A Vikings home game and another I-35W closure will affect weekend traffic
One more weekend, motorists will have to endure a shut down of Interstate 35W in northeast Minneapolis, but this time only the southbound lanes will close.
Officers being outfitted with camera-mounted guns in west metro
While a suburb says gun-mounted cameras are cheaper than body cameras, the Minnesota ACLU said they should not be a substitute for them.
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A sweet commute on the roads, not on the rails
Friday's drive to work has been uneventful compared for those taking the Blue Line to work. At 8:50 a.m., drivers were encountering few issues on the roads.
Dinner on rebuilt I-35W bridge reconnects divided south Mpls. community
As a south Minneapolis bridge reopens, neighbors hope to heal a historic divide.
Man's body found in wildlife refuge creek in Bloomington
Discovery was made by someone walking on a trail.
Suspect arrested in St. Paul Park stabbing death
Charges are pending in the death in the parking lot of a former middle school.
Regulators pull money from controversial downtown Minneapolis riverfront power project
Crown Hydro attorney says the project is "not feasible financially" without the money, but the firm's owner disagrees.
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Willmar man pleads guilty to illegal weapons possession after bombs, machine guns found on property
Attorney for Chad Lee Monson said talk of bomb threats was "blown out of proportion."
Apple Valley infant's death to upgrade charges against dad
Michael Herkal remains jailed in lieu of $750,000 bail ahead of a court appearance scheduled for Aug. 23.
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Developer pledges to not build '10-story buildings' at Ford plant site in St. Paul
It was among 10 things that Ryan Cos. said it won't do at the site, and the vow drew applause.
St. Paul eyes taxes, cuts to fill 2019 budget gap
Mayor's new budget calls for 11.5% tax levy increase.
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Audit finds Minnesota IT agency improperly managed funding account
MNIT's internal controls over the account were inadequate, the audit says.
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Rolland Anderson, longtime advertising executive and mentor, dies at 82
Revered for his artistic eye for ads and clever headlines, Anderson built a lasting legacy in his ability to mentor and elevate others.
St. Paul police investigate apparent shooting death on East Side near BCA
Emergency dispatch audio showed that police were called to 1430 Maryland Avenue E. for a man who suffered "multiple gunshots."
1st-degree murder charges in prison officer's death may bring life without parole
Inmate would receive a life sentence if convicted.
90-day maximum sentence for man who beat Metro Transit bus driver bloody
Attack in north Minneapolis was captured on video and shared on social media.
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Trump picks Minnesota's public safety commissioner for U.S. marshal
Position in the agency's Minnesota office has been open since 2016.
Woman killed in Eden Prairie home; husband arrested
The suspect is jailed on suspicion of murder; police have yet to address a motive.
Charges: Oak Park Heights inmate left deep, long razor slashes on officer's face, scalp
Prison said he wanted to make sure his victim wouldn't forget him, according to the charges.
Mpls. mayor's proposed budget focuses on more money for affordable housing
Jacob Frey said Minneapolis is confronting an affordable housing crisis and putting off investments.
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