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Opioid limits sought for Minn. prescribers to fight abuse
A state task force has set new limits on doctors who participate in the state's Medicaid program.
Hwy. 169 will be single lane in Champlin this weekend
Motorists in Champlin can expect major backups this weekend as Hwy. 169 will be reduced to one lane in each direction, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said.
Two-plus years in the making: Nicollet Mall back in business
Nicollet Mall reopened at noon Thursday, marking the end of a construction headache that's cost millions of dollars and closed the downtown Minneapolis corridor for more than two years.
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Give to the Max 2017 sails past $20 million record goal
Unlike in past years, the day went seamlessly en route to topping the $20.1 million mark.
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Deadly day on Minnesota roads as four die in three separate crashes
Two of the victims were not wearing seat belts, the State Patrol said
U rocket team smashes competition, sets Guinness World Record with Alka-Seltzer
Team wins $25,000 and a spot in record book with fizz-fueled rocket.
Minn. senator demands greater disclosure on senior abuse, investigations
Sen. Karin Housley says problems outlined in Star Tribune investigation are "untenable."
Man dies of injuries suffered in north Minneapolis house fire
The cause of the fire was ruled accidental.
Minneapolis City Council members turn attention to picking their new president
Three candidates for council president have emerged; members will vote in January.
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Metro Transit buses to return to Nicollet Mall Dec. 2 — for a bit
They'll be detoured again Jan. 15 for a month for the Super Bowl.
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St. Thomas gets record $50 million gift from grateful alum
GHR Foundation's gift is the largest ever given to a Minnesota college or university for scholarships.
A Minnesota couple's love story leads to a philanthropic legacy
Gerald and Henrietta Rauenhorst worked their way out of hard times with the goal of making a difference. Their legacy is GHR Foundation, one of Minnesota's largest philanthropic organizations.
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A more aggressive model for protecting seniors from abuse
PART 5 OF 5: A dedicated team of prosecutors, investigators and victims' advocates in San Diego County has made elder abuse a priority in the region's crime-fighting strategy.
Metro Transit: Free bus rides on LRT routes during Super Bowl
Metro Transit on Wednesday said it will offer free rides for Blue and Green Line passengers who will be put on replacement buses on Super Bowl Sunday as portions of the light-rail lines will be restricted exclusively for fans heading to the game.
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Gov. Dayton, Minnesota officials apologize for licensing problems
Dayton, state's top IT official say rollout of state's new vehicle licensing system has not gone as planned, inconvenienced Minnesotans.
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Give to the Max Day raises $6.5 million in first 7 hours
Campaign launches ninth year with hopes that technical gremlins are in the past.
Focus on serious crime is driving surge in Hennepin felony cases
What's shaping up to be a record year stresses the system — from jails to courtrooms and public defenders.
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Special Report: Minnesota senior home residents risk eviction when they speak up
PART 4: Across Minnesota, families who take complaints to the state Department of Health encounter dead ends and delays. Yet when they take their complaints directly to the management of their care homes, many find themselves facing retaliation.
Park Board likes Lola's Cafe to replace Tin Fish as Lake Calhoun eatery
Cafe would open in April; Park Board to vote Nov. 29.
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