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Brenda Cassellius is finalist for superintendent jobs in Boston, Michigan
Cassellius said she wants to be in a place where there's an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of diverse populations and poor kids.
Noor trial reveals deep fracture between Mpls. police, County Attorney's Office
Experienced attorneys say they have never seen such deep conflict between a law enforcement agency and prosecutor revealed in a Minnesota courtroom.
Nonprofit opens new wellness facility in north Minneapolis to combat obesity
It is part of a growing effort to address health disparities in the neediest parts of the city.
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Mining firm to pay $500,000 for air pollution on Minnesota's Iron Range
Environmental group calls the federal court penalty inadequate.
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Metro Transit reports record light-rail ridership on Final Four championship game day
The number of passengers on the last day of the Final Four topped 130,000.
St. Paul asks residents to weigh in on alley plowing
The capital city has never plowed alleys, and is asking residents whether that should change.
Man admits to violent attack on 2 Normandale Community College teachers
One of the instructors suffered broken bones in her face in the attack by the St. Paul man.
Man accused of yelling racial epithet before pulling out gun at Eden Prairie mall
Eyewitnesses told police that the 55-year-old could have retreated, but instead escalated the encounter by pulling out a gun, the complaint said.
Relatives, friends identify man shot by police in Coon Rapids
John Fairbanks Sr., 40, leaves behind a pregnant wife and young son.
Minneapolis approves use of tax subsidies for market-rate housing
Four council members voted against using public financing for the Seward complex.
Police: Dozens of cars stolen in northeast Minneapolis in recent weeks
No suspects have been identified, a police spokesman said.
Roseville invests in solar power at its City Hall, fire station
The rooftop solar arrays are expected to lower the city's utility bills and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by much as 55 tons a year.
Boy hurt in MOA attack 'showing real signs of recovery'
The family of the 5-year-old boy who was thrown from a third floor balcony at the Mall of America says new test results are positive for the "miracle child," though he remains in intensive care.
University of Minnesota professor and explorer pleads guilty to domestic assault
Climate change expert Aaron Doering will serve 180 days in the workhouse and complete two years of probation.
Man dies when vehicle hits tree, lands in pond in Bloomington
The crash occurred just before 1 a.m. at Anderson Lakes Parkway.
Curious Minnesota
Why does Isle Royale belong to Michigan and not Minnesota?
The answer to the question can be traced to faulty maps, "copper fever" and a dispute over a strip of land in northern Ohio.
Plans for mental health treatment center in Savage move forward
Inpatient center in Savage will fill a regional gap.
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