New BRT line to run on Chicago Avenue on the drawing board
This week the Drive told you about how plans for the new bus rapid transit (BRT) line on Penn Avenue are progressing. On Thursday, Metro Transit will share its plans for another BRT line that is in the works.
MEA weekend is busy time in Minnesota to hit the road, skies
Travelers can expect long lines at the airport and sparse lodgings available Up North.
St. Paul high schools to start later but not until 2019-20 school year
The delay is to allow more time to explore ways to ease parental concerns.
Burnsville teen died of natural causes, not alcohol, while visiting NDSU
Devin Delaney, a 17-year-old Burnsville High School student, died of a medical condition with his heart during a weekend visit to friends at NDSU.
Factions square off in volatile New Brighton lineup
After a yearlong delay, election exposes the heated conflicts at City Hall.
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Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting in St. Cloud
According to the BCA, the man was armed and fired.
Somali community leaders announce fundraising for Mogadishu victims
Mosques will collect money to help those affected by the bombing.
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Rash of heroin overdoses claims woman's life on White Earth Reservation
The four overdoses occurred late last week, according to authorities.
Police: Driver on pot hits 2 cars in Bloomington, severs man's legs
One driver on the side of Penn Avenue was helping "jump" the other's vehicle.
Minneapolis police, Little Free Library launch mobile book-sharing program
Community policing officers will visit areas without libraries and hand out books.
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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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