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Xcel posts profit increase despite effects of COVID-19 on electricity demand
The Q2 results, thanks to hot weather and cutting costs, beat Wall Street expectations.
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July 2020: University of Minnesota changes how it handles campus sexual misconduct complaints
New measures include single standard of proof and a committee of case decisionmakers.
Suspect shoots at Ramsey County deputies conducting traffic stop
No one was hit; suspect is caught.
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Calhoun Beach Athletic Club to close to public Sept. 30
Club owner Aimco cited COVID-19 economic woes as reason.
Eastbound I-94 reopens in Maple Grove after truck rollover
Motorists were detoured south on I-494 for about five hours.
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As newcomers increase in Boundary Waters, so do calls for help
Volunteer rescue squads warn that their resources to help are limited.
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Non-COVID vaccines offer some COVID protection, Mayo reports
The research suggests parents should get children up to date on shots before school starts, and senior citizens should schedule their vaccinations before the winter flu season.
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For St. Paul families, city help was welcome but short-lived
An emergency cash assistance program for families and businesses that lost income as a result of COVID-19 drew nearly 5,300 applications from families, less than a quarter of whom got a check.
Good Samaritan is shot trying to help stranger being robbed on Lake St.
Sherwin-Williams paint store manager who ran out to assist is recovering from a gunshot wound.
Mpls. Charter Commission votes to keep off ballot first of 2 police measures
The commission's vote could signal trouble for the City Council's proposal to replace the department.
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Mask mandate isn't playing well on some factory floors in Minnesota
New rule orders factory workers wear masks, but gives more leeway for office staff.
Maple Grove police: Death toll in family now 3 from beating by mentally ill man with wrench
Family members were fearful of him at one time, according to court records detailing his psychiatric history.
Biting flies are swarming Minnesota's North Shore
The biting swarms could stick around along Lake Superior through August.
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No snowmobiling part of sentence for Faribault man who badly injured friend on lake
Restitution of more than $10,000 is also ordered by judge but no jail or prison time.
Fired Mpls. officer Tou Thao seeks dismissal of charges in Floyd's killing
His lawyers argue that county prosecutors have failed to show Thao knew that Derek Chauvin and the other officers were going to commit a crime.
St. Thomas leaders hope move to Division I athletics will boost profile, appeal
Officials want to recruit more out-of-state students.
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Frey orders new restrictions to reduce crowding at Mpls. bars
Bars can remain open, but indoors, only table service will be allowed. The regulation applies to taprooms, distilleries and nightclubs as well.
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