Hennepin County Board panel advances lake name change from Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska
Before it's official, the full County Board must vote — and then it must get approval from state and federal agencies.
Former Minneapolis cop Vern Bartholomew, a kind soul who helped anyone in need, dies at 100
His work included time as a chauffeur and bodyguard to Hubert Humphrey.
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Essentia fires about 50 workers over refusal to get flu shots
The Duluth-based health system says many employees ultimately got vaccinations, and that patients will be safer.
'Shaming' over school lunch debts has to stop, legislator says
Rep. Sarah Anderson, R-Plymouth, weighing ways to force school districts to back off hardball tactics.
Emily Program to narrow eating disorder treatments, drop roughly 250 patients
The eating disorder clinic will focus on patients with severe and dangerous eating disorders.
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American Crystal Sugar fined $135,000 for air pollution violations
MPCA cited repeat violations in Crookston, East Grand Forks locations.
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Four Blue Earth teens charged with felonies in beating of football teammate
The football players were arrested the day after Blue Earth lost to Pipestone in the state quarterfinals.
Long sentence for New Brighton man who choked girlfriend's brother to death
"I didn't have any mercy," the attacker said to police at the time of the killing, according to prosecutors.
Union Gospel Mission serves Thanksgiving to 50,000
Union Gospel Mission provides holiday meals for those in need.
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Minnesotans thrilled to be part of presidential turkey pardon
The crew that raised him in Douglas County was thrilled to be part of the ceremony.
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Thanksgiving travel will be busy but dry
More than 50 million people will make a road trip between Wednesday and Sunday, AAA says.
Woman aims to protect American Indian burial site in South St. Paul
Owner of plots near Kaposia cemetery has no plans to disturb land, but worries persist.
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Stadium light rail stop will close for two days leading up to Super Bowl
Trains will run regular schedules and routes but beginning late Friday they won't use the stadium stop. Planners say the bypass is necessary because of stepped up security before game day.
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Live at noon: President Trump pardons Minnesota turkey
A Minnesota turkey farmer and 4-H kids raised the turkey that is at the White House today for an official pardon from President Donald Trump. It's the 70th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey tradition.
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Rep. Cornish's ex-wife once obtained domestic abuse protection order
Rep. Tony Cornish, facing allegations at the State Capitol, was accused of aggressive behavior toward his ex-wife in 1990.
Franken not addressing media after allegation he grabbed woman at fair
Franken told CNN that he has no memory of meeting the woman, and feels "badly" that she felt disrespected.
Long-awaited children's hospice and respite home a 'dream come true'
Crescent Cove in Brooklyn Center is one of only three facilities of its kind of in the country.
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Transit operators cut back service for Thanksgiving and day after
Twin Cities transit agencies will run fewer buses and trains on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when fewer people are working and there is less demand for public transportation.
State alleges 3M chemicals caused cancer, infertility and seeks $5B
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed suit over groundwater contamination in Oakdale, other suburbs, alleging that the company caused $5 billion worth of health and environmental damages.
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