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Bloomington residents object to proposal to build city's first townhome development in 15 years
Proposal is too dense for their Bloomington neighborhood, some say.
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COVID surge means fewer Minnesota schools meet in-person rules
More than 500 schools reported at least one positive case in the last two weeks, and 24 school buildings had outbreaks with at least five positive cases.
Mpls. mom marks her birthday arranging funeral for son shot to death
Her 19-year-old son was shot Sunday in north Minneapolis. No arrests have been announced.
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'Hail Mary' surgery gives girl with rare cancer a second chance at life
After two months in the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, the 11-year-old got the OK to return to home in Baltimore.
Minn. Senate approves $1.9B infrastructure package
The passage marked the end of months of contentious negotiations over a measure supporters say will provide an infusion of cash and jobs into state and local economies. The measure also includes tax changes backed by Republicans.
Defense argues to drop weapons charges against hockey star Mark Pavelich
Weapons seized at his North Shore home were found as a result of illegal searches, a defense attorney argues.
Lake Elmo mayoral candidate Justin Bloyer alleges defamation in lawsuit against him
Justin Bloyer says a housing nonprofit defamed him by naming him in its lawsuit over a set of rental properties he owns in St. Paul.
Life sentence looms over Hopkins man who assaulted girlfriend with hot curling iron
He accused the woman of using a social media app to talk with his brother.
First Avenue's original owner Allan Fingerhut dies, fostered club 34 years
Fingerhut had not been formally involved in First Ave since 2004, but he still factored heavily in its story as recently as this year.
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Duluth hospitals operating near capacity, as COVID-19 cases expected to worsen
Officials warn of a "perfect storm" as non-COVID hospitalizations continue to increase.
Duluth lands Lakewalk expansion as part of state bonding bill
Region gets $125 million from state bonding bill.
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2020 census wraps up in Minnesota, but questions of accuracy linger
Minnesota boasted the highest self-response rate in the nation.
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Transit officials consider future of Minnesota's Northstar rail line
Ridership has plunged by 95% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mpls. adds ballot drop-off location amid surging voter turnout
Minneapolis election officials are offering voters more options for how to return their ballots, as they prepare for high turnout amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Charges: Eden Prairie martial arts instructor raped teen student numerous times
She learned at the studio to "always comply" with the teacher, the criminal complaint read.
Judge denies prosecution request to seal filings in George Floyd case
Defense wants to admit video from his May 2019 arrest by Mpls. police.
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Federal judge in Minneapolis sentences Iranian businessman for violating U.S. sanctions
The operator of a financial services firm was sentenced to time served for violating U.S. sanctions on his country.
Minneapolis created safe roads for biking and walking, and lots of people used them
Usage on those routes rose by 33% compared with pre-pandemic levels.
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Gloria Kiester, longtime St. Olaf music instructor and global traveler, dies at 87
"Music was the heartbeat of her life," a niece said.
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