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New Minn. education commissioner brings 'solution-driven ambition'
Mary Cathryn Ricker upbeat as she takes on challenging role.
Wayzata middle-schoolers win berth in National Science Bowl
They will join a Wayzata High School squad at the gathering in the Washington, D.C., area.
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During snow emergencies, trucks rarely tow in southwest Minneapolis
Of 1,422 cars towed during the year's first two snow emergencies, only 16 were in southwest Minneapolis. City officials say they have to tow more cars in more densely populated neighborhoods to get the job done.
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Another snowy day gets followed by yet another cold night, then sun
After getting hit six of 12 days in February, near-record snowfall will take a breather Wednesday
As it searches for new leader, HCMC faces huge challenges
Serving as the Twin Cities' safety-net hospital system comes at a financial cost.
Hastings assistant principal and wrestling coach faces embezzlement, theft charges
Joshua McLay told district officials he was taking staff to coaching clinics.
Ben Whalen easily wins special election for Richfield City Council seat
Whalen, 27, is director of youth ministry and community engagement at House of Prayer Lutheran Church.
Assisting in wife's suicide earns Twin Cities man a conviction, mother-in-law's gratitude and love
Thomas Houck of Eden Prairie was sentenced to 90 days in the workhouse.
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Federal election security funding due for Minnesota hits snag in Legislature
Minnesota is lone state to not yet access federally approved money to improve security.
Authorities ID man fatally crushed by lift, vehicle outside west metro auto dealership
The death is being investigated by OSHA, the agency said.
Boy, 12, struck by errant bullet while playing inside St. Paul home
No arrests had been announced as of Tuesday morning.
Neighbor arrested in Minneapolis slaying of mother, daughter
Police on Monday night arrested a man on suspicion of murder in the killings of his neighbor and her daughter in a Minneapolis apartment last weekend.
Minneapolis pledges $300,000 a year for St. Stephen's homeless outreach team
The city renewed the contract because of its success in finding permanent housing for its clients.
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Will the Apostle Islands ice caves open this winter?
There are high hopes that ice caves at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore will open this winter after three years with no access.
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Farmer drops 'karst country' swine feedlot plan
Proposal drew opposition in southeastern Minn., where many wells are contaminated.
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Klobuchar may find progressives to be holding out on her candidacy
Organizers in key voting bloc view Klobuchar as too centrist.
Farmington's superintendent draws rave reviews for approach to learning: 'People think the world of him'
Jay Haugen, Minnesota's superintendent of the year, believes in individualized approaches to education.
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AG Ellison sides with California effort backing immigrants with protected status
Minnesota among 22 states calling on federal court to uphold injunction.
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