Noise complaint call results in epic video battle between St. Paul cops, gamers
Officer won friends in video game defeat
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William Posten, pioneering black Minnesota judge, dies at 87
In his 23 years on the Hennepin County bench, he overaw some controversial and chaotic cases.
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Hole in valve triggered explosion, fire at Superior, Wis., refinery
The erosion in a slide valve created a hole that allowed air to mix with hydrocarbons, setting off last April's blast at the Husky Energy refinery.
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Group proposes changes in training police to handle sex assault cases
Gov. Dayton ordered the police board to draft improved training and investigation guidelines for handling of sexual assaults in the wake of a Star Tribune series documenting chronic breakdowns in rape investigations.
Minnesota certifies first black-led cooperative credit union
Village Financial aims to stop predatory lending, support black businesses.
St. Paul City Council approves budget that expands police force, despite opposition
Dozens of residents had spoken out against hiring additional officers.
Washington County OKs budget driven by public safety, state mandates
And in Anoka County, the approved 2019 budget includes the biggest tax levy hike in nine years.
Attorney: Plea negotiations underway for one of 3 Illinois militia members accused of bombing Minnesota mosque
Michael McWhorter, 29, is second "White Rabbits" member to appear in federal court in St. Paul. He has previously told FBI agents that his group bombed Dar Al-Farooq in 2017.
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Air quality alert for Twin Cities until Thursday night expands to southern Minnesota
It lasts until 6 p.m. Thursday and also covers some areas of central Minnesota.
Nearly two decade sentence handed to 19-year-old St. Paul killer who bragged on Facebook
The victim was pistol-whipped, shot through the heart and robbed.
Fire chief: Severe burning of teen at Shoreview gas station appears 'not accidental'
No one else was with the teen, and the pumps showed no sign of malfunctioning, he said.
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Photos of the year 2018
From communities facing tragedy to festive moments, our photographers covered it all.
Man trapped in St. Paul house explosion dies weeks later
The blast led to several other buildings being condemned.
Officer's killing of suicidal gunman in Crystal was justified, prosecutors conclude
Investigators found that the man had his gun aimed at police, according to the County Attorney's Office.
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Every woman should try living in a tiny apartment like my place on Grand Av.
Here's how living alone in a 400-square-foot space can be a great way to find yourself.
Scammers may have gained access to personal information of Ramsey County clients
The scam targeted the e-mails of county employees in an apparent attempt to divert their paychecks.
Driver speeding in reverse fatally hits retired nurse outside Faribault hospital
Investigators are building a case for possible charges, according to police.
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Duluth gets Christmas love from NY tabloid
The Lake Superior city has 'plenty of that legendary Minnesota nice,' says New York Post.
Gambling growth gives boost to U.S. Bank Stadium reserves
As financing projections finally pan out, leaders mull how to handle the surge.
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