Minnesota Rep. Bob Loonan charged with DWI in Jordan
The Shakopee Republican faces two misdemeanor counts related to being pulled over last weekend in connection with drunken driving.
How Twin Cities knitters are creating breast prostheses with yarn
Michelle Smith's group is working with Knitted Knockers, a nonprofit organization based in Washington state that provides lightweight, breathable prostheses out of soft yarn.
Developers submit proposals for city-owned site near Guthrie in Minneapolis
Four developers have different possible plans for the vacant land.
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How a corner gas station can make a Twin Cities neighborhood vibrant
Corner gas stations can invite visitors to linger, and hopefully enjoy an urban neighborhood.
Man mowing lawns for people in need in every state arrives in Minnesota
Rodney Smith Jr. stopped in northeast Minneapolis, Bloomington and St. Paul on Thursday as part of his nationwide good-deed tour.
Hastings man arrested, charged after boulder kills 2 in Rosemount
A mother and daughter were killed when a boulder fell off a truck and crashed into their car.
Carver County deputies fatally shoot 16-year-old Minnetonka High student after standoff
The BCA, which is investigating the shooting by Carver County deputies, says a Taser was used before the shooting. Friends identified the 16-year-old as an incoming Minnetonka High junior.
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Stretch of West River Parkway closed out of mudslide fear
Earlier, storms caused flash flooding in central Minnesota.
Double murderer has spot on ballot vying for Klobuchar's Senate seat
Yes, it's legal for the Stillwater inmate to run for federal office, even though he's serving a life sentence.
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Portions of two metro area freeways will shut down this weekend
Yes, there are freeway closures on tap for the weekend, but for once it's not in downtown Minneapolis. This time it's drivers in the north and south metro who get to play the game of finding an alternate route.
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Friday traffic: Semi crash closes northbound I-35W in Roseville
A semitrailer truck crashed on the curve of northbound I-35W just past the split with Hwy. 36 in Roseville just after 6 a.m. Friday.
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Minnesota rolls out first statewide job board for home care support
The new job board should help alleviate a critical shortage of caregivers.
MnDOT to those disobeying I-35W ramp closures: Please quit it
MnDOT is asking drivers not to use closed ramps.
Urban leaders converge in Minneapolis to discuss 'blue city' agendas
National organizers say they chose the city for its "progressive energy."
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St. Paul college student claims $1M Powerball prize on ticket bought by app
Brandon Stevenson, 20, is the first big winner in Minnesota to buy a state lottery ticket online.
St. Paul residents hoping new parking plan comes with beefed-up enforcement
Residents also hope new permit rules might make parking more simple.
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