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Michael Sween, outdoors enthusiast who battled mental illness, dies at age 28
A world traveler, the Minneapolis man died in his beloved Toyota Land Cruiser while trying to avoid another vehicle that hit a deer.
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Democrats sue Minnesota over ballot rules that put pro-marijuana parties first
Current state rules mean candidates from pro-marijuana parties would appear first.
Twin Cities home health nurse gets 18 months for stealing painkillers
Prosecutors sought a tough sentence because of the victim's prolonged suffering and vulnerability.
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St. Paul will upgrade parking meters for ADA compliance
Minneapolis also is upgrading its parking meters as part of a legal settlement.
Minneapolis apartment building in blaze has few sprinklers
In the hours after the blaze at Cedar High Apartments, Minneapolis Fire Chief John Fruetel suggested they could have helped.
Brooks: 'Black Friday on Broadway' seeks to keep north Minneapolis shoppers in the neighborhood
This year, the community is hoping to keep their dollars closer to home.
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Gov. Tim Walz sets special election date for two state House seats
Voters will select a legislator to succeed late Rep. Diane Loeffler, who died at age 66.
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Minnesota reports first hepatitis A case linked to tainted blackberries
Illness counts rise from national outbreaks involving blackberries and Salinas romaine lettuce.
Recount an exact match: Minnetonka council seat goes to challenger by 3 votes
More than 1,700 votes were cast.
Holidazzle returns to Minneapolis' Loring Park with fireworks on Friday
The festival with lights, music and entertainment runs Friday through Dec. 22.
Other fires this decade in Minneapolis with 3 or more fatalities
Five children from the same family were killed in one fire in 2015.
Curious Minnesota
Why doesn't Minnesota's governor pardon the ceremonial turkey?
Iowa pardons a turkey. So does North Dakota. And President Trump pardoned two, named Bread and Butter. But Minnesota's ceremonial turkey is destined for a needy family's table.
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A gala no one has to attend? Minnesota nonprofits retool fundraising pitches
With video parties, crowdfunding and more, nonprofits are getting creative to boost donations from folks suffering from "gala fatigue."
Mayor Frey renews payment demand as costs from Trump rally are in
The city's path to reimbursement for the $542,733 spent is unclear.
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Snow's arrival makes for messy holiday travel across Minnesota
Officials strongly advised motorists to stay off the roads until the storm winds down. Delta Air Lines issued a weather waiver for MSP flights, and schools and colleges were shutting down.
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Nordic office building aspires to be 'the living room of the North Loop'
Most of the amenities at the newly built North Loop development the Nordic are geared to appeal not only to its office tenants but also to neighborhood residents.
Charge: Woman was playing with gun after her birthday party, fatally shot man in St. Paul
The defendant "had been taking pictures and playing with the guns," the complaint read.
Jury finds St. Paul officer guilty of kicking, injuring bystander
The case marked a rare example of a police officer in Minnesota being charged for using force on the job.
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Minnesota bans some 'spinning battle' toys for excessive lead
State investigators found 15 knockoff "spinning battle'' toys can be toxic to children.
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