Duluth coal terminal planning move to Superior
The cross-harbor shift calls for nearly $21 million in dock improvements.
Mpls. shooting victim dies a day later, adding to toll of violent night
It was the second death from a series of shootings Tuesday with six victims. No arrests were made in any of the incidents.
Duluth students push to remove police officers from schools, but board not ready to decide
Duluth district's $250,000 annual contract with police is up for renewal.
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U.S. attorney for Minnesota convenes a multiagency task force focused on surging Twin Cities violence
Federal, state authorities will operate out of joint command center for at least 30 days.
Fired officer Lane's attorney seeks dismissal of charges in Floyd's death
Transcripts of body-worn camera footage from the night George Floyd was killed and of an interview with one of the officers at the scene were also filed in court.
Minneapolis council members questioned on plans to remake police
It came as Minneapolis Charter Commission members began unveiling their proposals for overhauling public safety.
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Edina approves extension of mask mandate
The revised order takes effect Thursday and will run until Dec. 31 unless a statewide requirement supersedes it.
Ramsey County attorney joins pilot program to reduce racial disparities in justice system
John Choi's office has partnered with a criminal justice reform nonprofit to rethink how and whom it prosecutes.
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Testing delays possible despite stable COVID-19 phase in Minn.
Health officials urge against the ultimate complacent response of "COVID parties" to get infections over with among low-risk individuals.
City Council approves measure to bring scooters to St. Paul
Lime will deploy 500 scooters immediately, and Bird is expected to follow.
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Potato irrigation project in Minnesota's Pineland Sands area faces another challenge
Environmental groups say an impact study is necessary.
St. Paul City Council adopts new tenant-screening guidelines
Council members are hoping the changes will help residents in the renter-majority city find housing, particularly for people of color, those with low incomes and those formerly incarcerated.
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Duluth's ship museum, the William A. Irvin, reopens Friday for the first time in three years
The harbor landmark underwent extensive restoration.
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Roseau County man admits fatally shooting woman as she yelled at him to hurry up
Angelo O. Borreson admitted to second-degree unintentional murder in connection with the death on Jan. 1 of 51-year-old Angela M. Wynne.
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Mural raises concerns about representation in art after George Floyd's killing
A mural at 38th and Chicago has launched discussion about who's creating the art at the heart of a movement and why that matters.
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Want a license? Aspiring Minnesota drivers will need an appointment for written tests
Starting Monday, DVS stations will no longer accept walk-ups for the knowledge test.
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Model forecasts low Minnesota COVID-19 spread in the fall
Growth has ebbed over the past month in Minnesota both in COVID-19 deaths and in lab-confirmed infections with the novel coronavirus that causes the respiratory disease.
Hennepin County attorney files murder charges in two June homicides
One case involved a shooting between rival gang members in north Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Ironman who beat COVID-19 back in training
Ben O'Donnell, 38, said he wants his recovery to give hope to others and to raise money for COVID-19 relief via the Ironman Foundation's Ironaid program.
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