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Flood watchers get bird's-eye view of rising Minnesota River
Despite forecasts of the season's gradual, "perfect melt," people in the Minnesota River valley south of the Twin Cities are on edge.
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Minn. colleges say they already comply with free-speech order
Some local higher education officials voiced skepticism that the order will have much of an impact.
Curious Minnesota
Were Minneapolis' skyways first created to combat the cold – or something else?
Love them or hate them, the skyways' dual origin stories might surprise you.
Downtown Mpls. road closures begin Monday ahead of Final Four in April
Planners say transit, free rides in Buicks, walking are all good options.
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U's stinky corpse flower blooms in all its nose-wrinkling wonder
The stinky corpse flower is in bloom and drawing visitors to U campus in St. Paul. But be quick.
Charges: U of M employee used university funds to buy computers he resold for profit
Michael J. McDaniel allegedly said robbers who threatened him coerced him into making the purchases.
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Lawmakers debate snow-day relief as hourly school workers worry about pay
Make-up days, pay for hourly workers at issue.
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DNR searching for person who dumped deer carcasses near river in SE. Minnesota
DNR enforcement officials want to find whoever is responsible for this "waste of Minnesota's precious natural resources."
Ex-St. Paul City Council candidate pleads guilty to posting estranged wife's nude photo online
Plea deal would allow him to avoid incarceration, according to the County Attorney's Office.
Pedestrian fatally hit by vehicle on Kellogg Boulevard was North St. Paul man
The crash occurred around 6:30 a.m., killing 54-year-old Dan Lytle, his family said.
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Minn. officials seek new powers to catch, prevent child-care fraud
Program for low-income families could get closer monitoring for overbilling, kickbacks.
Minneapolis will lift winter parking restrictions Friday morning
St. Paul made a similar move on Thursday.
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Minnesota Council on Foundations names new leader
Susie Brown had been the chief operations officer for the Minnesota State Bar, Hennepin County Bar and Ramsey County Bar Associations and Foundations.
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Senior care facilities brace to lose Liberian immigrant workers
Impact of DED elimination will have "enormous negative impact" on care facilities, says HR officer.
Prosecutors want body camera policy, other officers' experience admitted at Noor trial
The prosecution also wants to examine potential bias in police witnesses if necessary.
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Senate panel to take up Minnesota's 'marital rape' exception
Monday hearing comes as deadline to move bill nears.
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Bear and cubs have left area near northwest Minnesota school, officials say
The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office said it "will continue to monitor the areas around the school for the bears."
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