After backlash, Minnesota senior facility rescinds huge rent hike
"I think they thought we were old and frail and unable to speak up. But we were very determined to shake people up about this — and we did," said 85-year-old Janet Dahlquist.
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St. Cloud priest charged with sexual misconduct
The Rev. Anthony Oelrich was placed on administrative leave after his arrest on Tuesday.
Charges dropped against former Minneapolis cop accused of threatening wife
Ahmed Jama was fired from the department a few months ago, his attorney said.
Hennepin County judges marry 28 couples for free in annual Valentine's Day event
It was the sixth annual event of its kind offered to couples, courtesy of Hennepin County judges.
Don Samuels won't seek reelection to Minneapolis school board
He cited his book project, demands of his nonprofit.
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Minnesota's chief federal judge cautiously optimistic of returning bench to full strength
Minnesota again ranked among the busiest federal courts, Chief Judge John Tunheim said.
Bids come in too high for Mall of America LRT station overhaul
The Met Council will look for ways to cut construction costs, and then call for new bids next month.
Deduction-hungry Hennepin Co. property taxpayers prepaid nearly $200 million
Residents are hoping the payments made in 2017 will get them a bigger tax deduction ahead of the new tax law, which limits deductions for local taxes for 2018 and beyond.
St. Paul City Council votes to exempt soccer stadium from noise limits
The vote was unanimous, but public opinion was not.
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Stearns County crash kills 2; badly injured teen in car was reported missing from Utah
The road north of Cold Spring was shut down in both directions for a few hours.
U.S. Bank Stadium's chairman had cellphone stolen during Super Bowl fight
After trying to break up a fan fight, Mike Vekich still doesn't have his cellphone back.
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A one-day taste of spring on tap for Valentine's Day
Temperatures are expected to hit 40 degrees in the Twin Cities for the first time in three weeks.
Lake Elmo woman whose body was found in wooded area died of hypothermia
25-year-old was believed to be on her way home.
Criminal cases involving school principals raise questions for administrators
Charges this week against Lakeville Principal Chris Endicott are one of several criminal investigations involving Minnesota school principals.
Lake Elmo woman whose body was found in wooded area died of hypothermia
Preliminary autopsy results show a missing Lake Elmo woman whose body was found in Cottage Grove died of hypothermia.
Downtown Minneapolis' appeal is still sky-high for residents
Minneapolis has seen surge in new units, and they're filling fast, driving growth in downtown's population.
Mpls. chief resilience officer steps down after 7 months
She had not delivered any work product before she resigned. The mayor's office hopes to fill the grant-funded position by the end of March.
Minneapolis teachers and supporters rally over expired contract
After the rally, the group filed through the school board meeting. There, Superintendent Graff said he is working to reach a settlement.
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