Downtown East leads Mpls. neighborhoods in crime increase
The area, also known as East Town, was part of the nearly two-thirds of the city's 81 neighborhoods that saw an increase in overall crime in 2019, from the previous four-year average.
Duluth port gets $10.5 million federal grant to improve terminal
The grant will go toward $20.3 million in upgrades the port has planned.
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Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat will retire after three decades
Opat cited achievements including Target Field, planned Bottineau Light-rail line and social services.
Minneapolis parents voice more concerns about school plans
More than 100 at board meeting voice concerns about plans to restructure the district's schools to address race and class disparities.
Known for its craft breweries, Duluth now jumping on the dry wagon
There's never been a better time to be a social nondrinker in the Twin Ports.
Council Member Dai Thao challenges law prohibiting candidates from helping voters
A lawsuit against the secretary of state says state law violates the Voting Rights Act.
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American Indian activist Marvin Manypenny dies at 72
Manypenny "was unafraid to speak up and speak truth to power," said his daughter, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
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Star Tribune challenges sealing of juror information after Noor trial
It comes after Hennepin County District Judge Kathryn Quaintance issued a fourth order in January sealing their names.
Fans, foes rally as PolyMet petitions high court on permits
PolyMet asked the state Supreme Court to reverse a recent appellate decision that blocked three permits it needs to begin construction on a $1 billion copper-nickel mine project.
Gold Line bus-rapid transit ranking could imperil federal funding
Planners say a solution is in the works to keep bus-rapid transit line rolling.
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Patient at Minn. state mental hospital abused, strapped to restraint chair, report says
The Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter has been cited nearly a dozen times for violating rules limiting the use of restraints on patients.
Defenders scramble to hold off wrecking ball for historic Duluth buildings
Nothing legally prevents the city from tearing down the properties that once housed the Kozy Bar.
Ramsey County holds off on proposal to prohibit naming county sites after individuals
Commissioners decided that more discussion and research was needed before they were willing to approve such a ban.
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Target says its 'Minnesota Badgers' onesie is donesie, apologizes
The Minneapolis shopper who made the find says that as a Gophers alum and former U employee, "this was hilarious."
Ramsey County Board covers Sheriff Bob Fletcher's $950K deficit
The sheriff was contrite before the board Tuesday, promising to meet this year's budget.
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