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St. Paul taking gentler approach toward business regulation
Some city leaders are growing cautious about new regulations and their effect on business owners.
U's medical school dean is leaving for Iowa
Dr. Brooks Jackson, a prominent researcher from Johns Hopkins, leaves after three years in Minnesota.
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Charges: Gunman hits small plane with gunfire in NW Minnesota
The shooter said he was fighting terrorism, according to felony charges.
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Advocates worry the Trump administration might crack down on visa overstays
The Trump administration signaled it may make visa enforcement a higher priority.
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Golf courses give way to new housing amid demand for land
More than 900 acres of golf courses have been redeveloped across the metro.
St. Paul man sues police after detainment in wake of Philando Castile protest
Osha Joseph vomited and complained about the heat during his hourlong arrest.
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Minnesota Somalis are shaken by bombing in Mogadishu
But many in North America's largest Somali community said the attack would not chill local efforts to help homeland.
Twin Cities chiropractor convicted of $3M scheme to cheat insurance providers
Two co-defendants also were convicted in first of several such federal trials.
Rochester doctor facing deportation granted 30-day reprieve
A Rochester physician facing deportation to her native Malaysia has been granted a 30-day reprieve by federal immigration officials.
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Glossy new Target Center unveiled after multiyear renovation
Target Center's $140 million renovation gives a new-look team a new-look arena.
Watch where you park; street sweeping begins Tuesday in Minneapolis
It's a big job, but starting Tuesday crews in Minneapolis will get to work on cleaning 1,000 miles of city streets.
Minneapolis to spend more on PR for Nicollet Mall project
The city plans to spend a total of $95,000 on an outside communications consultant for the project, which should be "substantially complete" next month but has frayed nerves and hurt small businesses downtown.
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Nikko the snow monkey dies at age 34 at Minnesota Zoo
"It is never easy to lose an animal that you have worked with for so many years," said a zoo worker.
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