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28th DWI locks up Minnesota's drunk driving king for next 2-plus years
The prosecutor said the sentence fell within state guidelines and was "pretty reasonable."
15-year-old boy hit by vehicles, killed on Hwy. 7 in St. Louis Park
The pedestrian was struck at Hwy. 7 and Texas Avenue E. just after 6 p.m.
Details of St. Paul teachers' contract are disclosed
The two sides averted a strike with a day to spare this week, but until Thursday kept much of the details under wraps.
Emails show Shakopee board member felt forced into resignation
Mary Romansky abruptly resigned late last month amid questions about her "engagement level."
Minnesota incident included in 2018 U.S. school-shooting total shouldn't be, police official says
Cmdr. Dave Kvam said school shootings should be defined as deadly, intentional criminal acts in talking about officer's gun that discharged.
Minneapolis City Council kept plan for pay hikes quiet for months
Mayor Jacob Frey signed off on the $10,000 pay raises for the mayor and council members 10 days before the vote.
Wellstone brothers devastated by removal from Wellstone Action board
Late senator's sons want name off Wellstone Action.
Joe Radinovich leaving as Frey's chief of staff to run for Congress
A former state representative from Crosby, Radinovich had recently shifted into Minneapolis politics by working with Frey
Minneapolis day-care provider pleads guilty to attempted murder of 16-month-old
Daycare operator Nataliia Karia testified in court that she did not have a clear memory of hanging a baby in her basement.
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Life term awaits killer who sprayed gunfire in parking spot rift behind Winona bar
A popular local musician was slain and another man wounded.
Victim's attorney decries lack of charges against driver in fatal St. Paul crash
Lawyer for driver, who has been found to have brain cancer, has sharp response.
Trump budget nixes key funding for local light-rail, bus projects
But transit planners say Congress crafts the budget, and much can change.
Unlicensed N. St. Paul day care provider gets 2¼ years in prison for baby's death
The 6-month-old girl got entangled in the car seat strap.
Partner of officer who shot Justine Damond appears before grand jury
Matthew Harrity is one of as many as 40 officers called to testify, union officials said.
New legislation would establish protections for student renters
The bill would require landlords to be more transparent and consistent.
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Kwon to help Minnesota campuses prevent sexual assault
Coordinator will visit campuses and assist in training students, staff.
Minneapolis City Council committee signs off on police body camera audits
The audits came after a change in policy following the shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
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Minnesota reports three new child deaths as flu season worsens
The flu has also caused a record number of hospitalizations this year.
St. Paul's Wild Onion closing; space to become a Red Rabbit restaurant
The timing was right as Italian-themed restaurant sought a second location.
Mpls. VA givs OK for combat vet's banned sculpture to be viewed
Artwork can be shown at Minneapolis VA, but it must be behind a partition.
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