Mpls. police ID man arrested after school bus driver shot
The driver of a school bus with one student aboard was shot in an apparent road-rage incident Tuesday afternoon on an interstate just south of downtown Minneapolis, authorities said.
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But wait, there's more: 3-6 inches of snow expected in Twin Cities
A steady, and sometimes heavy snowfall, will continue through most of Thursday before tapering by the evening, Up to 12 inches is forecast for north central and northwestern Minnesota.
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Minn. families of nursing home patients press for right to use cameras to monitor care
A new bill strives to balance resident privacy with need to prevent maltreatment and monitor care in senior facilities.
Dayton, other Minn. cities trying to cope with court ruling limiting road improvement fees
The moratorium on new construction in one of Hennepin County's fastest-growing cities came after Supreme Court call.
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Former EPA lawyer challenges regulators on PolyMet water permit
Ex-EPA lawyer says Chicago office "suppressed" employees' PolyMet concerns.
Little Canada lands new BIX Produce headquarters with $190K incentive package
Suburb has signed a deal to bring a longtime St. Paul food processor to the city.
20 high school teams observe moment of silence in honor of Prior Lake skier
Many of the ninth-grader vital organs are scheduled to be donated.
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2 people found dead in home near Bemidji; 'people of interest' questioned
The victims' remains were found in a home; one person is jailed.
St. Paul has its first Somali-American City Council member
Kassim Busuri, a youth educator, was sworn in Wednesday at City Hall.
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Man charged with kidnapping Jayme Closs appears in court
Jake T. Patterson did not enter a plea to charges that could imprison him for life if convicted. His next court date was scheduled for March 27.
Carver gets $1 million state grant to build infrastructure for relocating Lakeview Industries
Lakeview Industries is moving to the new site from neighboring Chaska.
Controlled burns will fight buckthorn at Battle Creek Regional Park
Controlled burns are key tool for managing the invasive plant.
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4 protesters charged with trying to halt flow of Enbridge pipeline in Itasca County
The charges say they failed in their effort to stem the flow because they brought the wrong tool.
CEO of Hennepin Healthcare, which operates HCMC, to resign
Pryor confirmed he's resigning but deferred to the hospital board as to the explanation.
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Prison for motorist who was unlicensed, drunk when he fatally hit Uber driver in Minneapolis
He has five convictions on his record for driving after his license has been either revoked or suspended.
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Bluefin Bay, the iconic North Shore resort, up for sale
It's the first time in 35 years that the property in Tofte, Minn., has been listed for sale.
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That was only Round 1: More snow coming tonight, lasting until Thursday
MnDOT warned drivers and walkers that icy spots persist as the metro area gets 4 to 6 inches of snow by Wednesday night.
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