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Metro briefs: West St. Paul City Council moves to raise tobacco age
The West St. Paul City Council took its first steps Monday toward barring anyone under the age of 21 from buying tobacco.
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Twin Cities Adaptive Cycling helps people with disabilities learn to ride
Nonprofit brings joy back to people who thought they could no longer ride a bike.
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Minnesota briefs: Stanley Cup visit to Renville County will benefit local foundation
The Stanley Cup is coming to Renville County, courtesy of the head athletic trainer for the National Hockey League champion Washington Capitals.
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Duluth changes laws, seeks more dignity for homeless
The laws that made it illegal to panhandle or sleep in a car hadn't been enforced lately.
Teacher, educator and administrator Susan Brostrom Romane dies at 54
Romane, who taught English and occasionally let out a schoolmarmish scold, died June 30 at age 54 after a three-year battle with cancer.
Standoff outside Chanhassen home ends with teen shot, killed
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.
Unsolved Twin Cities killings leave open wounds for families
About 22 homicides a year remain unsolved in Minnesota, leaving families in an agonizing limbo of grief.
Eric Kaler to step down as University of Minnesota president in 2019
"The University will benefit from a fresh perspective," he said in a statement.
Minneapolis Park Board launching review council after viral video of cuffed teens
The new advisory council will help guide the park police and park leaders in developing police policies, board president says.
Eagle Brook Church renovates, expands Blaine campus
A 22,000-square-foot addition will nearly double number of seats at the church's Blaine facility.
Hastings man charged with vehicular homicide after boulder kills 2 in Rosemount
Police say the driver pulled over shortly after a boulder fell out of his truck and into the windshield of an oncoming car, but then drove away.
Former St. Paul Chief Finney to lead audit of city's K-9 unit
He said further dog bites could cause public unrest.
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Authorities find man suspected in northern Minnesota killing
Investigators found Daniel Gregory Lynn in Michigan.
'Rehab Addict' Nicole Curtis says project nears completion, amid neighborhood frustration
While work nears its end on controversial project, north Minneapolis residents still have concerns.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies for Rep. Keith Ellison
Sanders called Ellison, running for Minnesota attorney general, a "personal friend" and "vigorous fighter."
Minnesota secretary of state must hand over voter data, judge rules
Ramsey County judge sided with group claiming widespread voter fraud.
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St. Paul City Hall grapples with hiring — and keeping — women and people of color
Data reveal persistent challenges in closing race and gender gaps.
Pedestrian ID'd in fatal hit-and-run crash on I-694 in Vadnais Heights
The St. Paul woman was struck in the eastbound lanes of the freeway near Edgerton Street about 2:40 a.m.
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