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World War II Navy veteran survived a kamikaze attack
"I was one of the lucky ones," Clarence Penaz said of the day when 19 sailors died and more than a dozen were injured.
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Mankato neighborhood balks at tax hike to fix ravine drainage
Residents protest $16,500 levy to fix drainage, erosion issues
Lakeville schools levy aims to bring two sports domes to city
Plan is part of $44 million school levy to go before voters in November.
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Historic Hosmer Library in Minneapolis reopens after yearlong renovation
The changes include larger children's and teen areas relocated to the front as well as preservation work on a large skylight and wood windows.
Video of failed animal rescue on I-394 is lesson in what not to do, MnDOT says
The Minnesota State Patrol released a MnDOT showing a dangerous failed rescue attempt of a goose on Interstate 394.
'Bone man' artist Gendron Jensen dies at age 79
He died last month in New Mexico after a battle with a rare bone cancer. "The irony of that diagnosis was not lost on him," a friend said.
Light-rail construction forces Twin Cities bikers off the beaten paths
Southwest line construction has forced bikes off trails and onto busy city streets.
Fridley van fire renews debate over when kids can be left alone
Minnesota law doesn't clearly define ages or milestones a child must reach to be left alone, leaving counties to rely on guidelines laid out by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Zebra mussel mystery: How did they get into a northern Minnesota mine pit?
The Rouchleau Mine Pit in Virginia, Minn., is closed to the public and its waters have seen little, if any, activity, officials say.
Study could expand public access to roaring Minneapolis riverfront
The Army Corps of Engineers is holding two public meetings about what to do with the Upper St. Anthony Falls lock and dam site.
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Nine seek Ramsey County commissioner seat in Tuesday's primary
TCAAP site development has emerged as a key issue in the race.
Knights of Columbus work to refresh image, attract younger members
Catholic men's organization, which met in Minneapolis this week, drops fancy attire, adds new projects such as assisting refugees at the border.
2 suspects in Maple Grove fatal shooting released without charges
Their attorney said the two are not connected to the crime, and made an agreement to meet detectives for questioning before they were arrested.
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Group of officials applauds opioid efforts by local health departments
Hennepin County program for those incarcerated has started treatment for 203 people since January — and officials expect that to rise.
Debate over release of report raises transparency concerns in Shakopee
Shakopee is divided over releasing an unredacted school district document.
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U.S. Bank Stadium becomes first pro sports venue to achieve top sustainability status
Three-year-old stadium already won LEED gold for design.
Stillwater dry cleaner challenging city's efforts to take property
Owners of Shorty Dry Cleaner don't believe the city's reasoning for the taking falls under public use or public purpose, as required by state law.
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