Authorities ID motorcyclist who crashed and died in Plymouth
The wreck occurred about 4 a.m. Saturday just west of Medicine Lake.
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Sheriff points to many missed chances for quick answers to Jacob Wetterling's fate
A task force formed to find missing 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling in 1989 wasted time chasing far-flung leads and listening to psychics rather than tracking compelling evidence close to home, Don Gudmundson said.
Homeless camp's possible new home is caught in a legal snag
Minneapolis acquired the former Roof Depot on E. 28th Street for its Public Works Department with $6.8 million in utility fees.
Bloomington art exhibit aims to share fears, anxieties of immigrant children
Separation from family is among the deep fears and anxieties depicted in drawings and essays curated for Bloomington exhibit.
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In hopes of healing, Mayo creates scholarship as apology for misuse of Dakota leader's body
A new scholarship at the clinic's School of Medicine will honor executed leader.
2 injured in blast, fire at Minneapolis industrial building
The two employees were taken to a hospital with serious burns and other injuries after the blast at Metal-Matic.
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Brooks: Remember the Tale of Two Splinters? Here's more from the annals of health-care haggling
Sometimes, what you pay for health care in America depends on how loudly you scream when the bill arrives.
Swedish ambassador, Minnesota Jewish leaders met to discuss surge in hate crimes
Karin Olofsdotter is gathering information about the surge in anti-Semitism in the U.S. — a grimly similar issue in Europe.
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Growing megachurch moves into former McNally Smith site
River Valley Church, founded in 1995, makes the former music school its 10th campus worldwide.
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Metro Transit launches apprenticeships for bus drivers
Program seeks to attract, retain more bus drivers amid shortage.
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'Most inclusive search': University of Minnesota students, faculty offer input in hunt for new leader
Group is traveling the state to hear what attributes students, faculty want.
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Audit: Minnesota Zoo needs tighter controls over how donor money is kept
The zoo has not been properly accounting for how donations are spent, state auditors found.
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Wetterling family expresses sorrow on eve of release of investigative files
Stearns County sheriff will release thousands of pages pertaining to the 1989 abduction and murder.
Twin Cities serial rapist cleared for release after 30 years
A decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court ends a prolonged legal battle over the future of one of the state's most violent sex offenders.
Prosecutors in Noor case seek to seal evidence vs. ex-Mpls. officer
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office argued that the move is necessary to preserve the integrity of the judicial process.
J.D. Power: MSP in middle of pack in customer satisfaction among North America's largest airports
Retail offerings and security check-in were given high marks in U.S. and Canada.
Ramsey County attorney has case of St. Paul man killed by police
The Minnesota BCA turned over its findings for review in the officer-involved shooting.
Man whose body was found in Burnsville lake is identified
The victim, an Iowa man, had been reported missing two days earlier.
Mpls. charter schools: Don't place homeless camp next to us
Officials fear for their students if people from camp are moved to neighboring lot.
2 injured in blast, fire at industrial building in Minneapolis
The two employees were taken to a hospital with serious burns and other injuries after the blast at Metal-Matic.
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