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Wind slams sailboat into Duluth lift bridge, chopping mast in half
Those aboard remained so during the brief drama, which included a strong current.
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Thousands expected to pedal to the office for Twin Cities Bike to Work Day
The Friday event includes pit stops and downtown celebrations for cyclists.
Rice Park construction kicks off in downtown St. Paul
St. Paul leaders break ground on $2.42 million downtown makeover project that is expected to have the park closed until October.
Minneapolis drug raid uncovers 40 pounds of meth in bedroom closet, police say
Such a large amount of meth would have a street value of up to $400,000.
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State's cleanest gas station restrooms are at Kwik Trip, survey finds
Gasbuddy ranked gas station restrooms in all 50 states to guide drivers to the perfect pit stop.
7-year-old dies from gunshot wound in Plymouth
Police were called to the 6000 block of Shenandoah Lane for a report of a victim bleeding from the head.
Kidnapping of ex-girlfriend outside Minnetonka workplace yields prison term
The Burnsville man pulled off the daylight abduction at gunpoint.
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Monster bog of Brainerd refuses to budge
In the ongoing struggle of man vs. nature, nature won by a knockout as a daylong effort to pull a floating mat of muck off shore failed.
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Minnesota Muslims mark start of holy month of Ramadan
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins this week, observed with sunrise-to-sunset fasting.
Diana Murphy, Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge, dies at 84
Murphy was a tireless advocate for education, champion for women lawyers and judges and a civic powerhouse.
Minneapolis Park Board picks search firm for new parks leader
A St. Louis Park firm was selected to help select a new superintendent to replace Jayne Miller.
Wood chipper piece flies off, killing tree trimmer in Richfield
The man reportedly was struck in the head by a piece of metal.
Super Bowl LII operations chief among 3 finalists to run U.S. Bank Stadium
MSFA will vote Friday after recommendation made.
Dozens protest 'Bulletproof' police training at Mall of America
Foes say it fosters a violent mentality; some agencies no longer send officers to training.
Hennepin County commissioner candidates look to diversify all-white board
There has never been a county commissioner of color; that may change.
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Top Minnesota environment, health officials blast EPA rule
Proposed limits on research would threaten lives, they say in a blistering letter to the federal agency.
Warrant issued, reward offered in slaying of Minneapolis activist
A warrant has been issued for Sid Brady Strickland Green, police spokesman John Elder said, but his whereabouts are unknown.
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Authorities believe they know suspects in fatal beating of firefighter
Court filings also spell out what triggered the late-night attack.
Minneapolis wins more big-time praise as a vacation destination
Expedia points to the city's friendliness, dining and "beautiful natural surroundings."
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