Threats, student arrest, lockdown leave Orono shaken
One student was charged with making threat that led to lockdown of schools. Also, two other districts reported possible threats had been investigated.
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Feds' work with St. Anthony police will continue, but differently
Federal help, which was prompted by a fatal 2016 shooting, will run through August.
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Minnesota schools redesign to make security a priority
Enhanced security features have become an urgent need for schools coping with the ongoing threat of mass shootings in their buildings.
Lakeville schools sued for death of two students during 2015 'Nerf Wars'
Dakota County lawsuit says administrators knew of the dangers and failed to protect students.
Threats prompt closure of school in Aitkin County, Minn.
The superintendent says the messages sent to students on Snapchat and Facebook were related to an earlier incident at the school.
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Push to ban handheld cellphones begins with rally at Minn. Capitol
Supporters want Minnesota to be 17th state to pass law banning handheld cellphones.
People react to major face-lift in the works for Hennepin Avenue
Citizens got a peek at the plans on Thursday night.
St. Paul psychiatrist charged with possessing child pornography
Aviel Goodman could face 20 years in prison in connection with the charge.
Edina man's string of 'Jeopardy' wins snapped
Rob Worman, who ended up with $133,901 in winnings, said the new champion was too fast on the buzzer.
Ann Kaari, former Minneapolis school board member who dedicated life to helping schools, dies at 75
She served on the board for 12 years, including several as chairwoman.
Calling for stricter gun laws, Mpls. students head to City Hall
A couple hundred Minneapolis students set out Wednesday afternoon on a march from Martin Luther King Jr. Park in south Minneapolis to City Hall to "voice our concerns about gun violence in schools," according to a Facebook post.
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Minneapolis threatens $500 fines to unlicensed Airbnbs
Minneapolis will start enforcing new rules for short-term rentals.
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Minnesota hospitals report increase in preventable errors
"Never events" such as surgeries on wrong body part occurred despite prevention efforts.
St. Paul teachers say they are looking beyond pay to student needs
"Bargaining for the common good" catches on with other teacher unions.
Student arrested in Orono schools threat that prompted lockdown
An online threat had students barricaded in their classrooms for hours, with desks and chairs blocking the doors.
With 6 wins in a row and $133K, Edina brainiac back on 'Jeopardy' today
Rob Worman will be back on the show Thursday for another challenge.
Ben Shapiro venue on 'cow campus' triggers threat of lawsuit vs. U
Conservative speaker should be given larger forum, group says.
Charges: Mpls. father raped, chained, beat twin daughters in what officials call 'torture'
Jerry Lee Curry also fathered two children by one of the twins.
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