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Some Twin Cities churches learning/striving to accommodate children with disabilities
One in four children who have learning disabilities, developmental delays, anxiety and behavioral disorders never attend church, a study indicated.
Traffic citations issued by former Chaska officer expunged for likely bias
The officer was fired in 2015 after an investigation found that he profiled Hispanic residents.
To boost Lake Minnetonka, carp get tossed from nearby lakes
Overpopulation of the invasive fish is choking several area lakes and degrading the habitat.
2 men are dead, 3 people hurt in two Minneapolis shootings
One man was found dead outside a bar near W. Broadway and Washington Avenue N. Another man was found slain in a car behind a Cedar-Riverside cafe.
Selby JazzFest highlights a transforming avenue in St. Paul
Golden Thyme a catalyst for Selby Avenue revival.
Campus food shelves in Minnesota fight growing food insecurity, stigma
Food insecurity on a college campus can be anything from missing a few meals to forgoing meals several dozen times in a semester.
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U students applaud Kaepernick's message, Nike's ad and the Gophers alliance
Students appear to back message; athletic clothing contract remains in place.
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Minn. will speed access to patients' opioid treatment drugs
Minnesota's Medicaid program will remove one of the biggest obstacles facing patients who need drug therapy, cutting the red tape that doctors say has impeded their ability to prescribe treatment medications for opioid addiction.
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Citizens League report recommends St. Paul adopt a $15 minimum wage
Support appears strong, but route to setting pay level remains unsettled.
Mpls. police continue to investigate sex assault allegations against Chinese billionaire
They've declined to provide details and will send the case to the Hennepin County attorney.
St. Paul police investigating man's shooting death
The circumstances and motive remain under investigation.
Farmington High band, accused of playing politics, marches on
This year's field show, "Dystopia," initially featured 10-foot-high boards spelling out the word, "RESIST," but critics cried foul.
Toddler found wandering in Minneapolis reunited with family
The child, estimated to be about 18 months old, was found walking barefoot in the 2700 block of Nicollet Avenue S.
Brooklyn Park voters to decide on $26 million in park upgrades
If voters approve, money would fund park upgrades, teen center, other projects.
Railroad's objection throws future of Bottineau light rail in doubt
BNSF objections have pushed expected opening date for the line to 2024.
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Tina Smith calls Brett Kavanaugh 'serious threat to women's freedom'
Senator, former Planned Parenthood exec opposes Supreme Court nominee.
St. Paul couple restore and give away hundreds of bicycles a year
For the hundreds of people each year who receive free bicycles from Mr. Michael Recycles Bicycles, it feels pretty magical.
Joseph Graw, Bloomington legislator and insurance executive, dies at 103
Graw introduced legislation to create a network of suburban junior colleges and then lobbied to locate one of them in his hometown, earning him "Mr. Normandale."
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Is the Minnesota State Fair more popular than ever? We investigate.
It's clear the Great Minnesota Get-Together is very popular, but how does it stack up against previous record-setting years?
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