After five years in court, trash collection issue will finally go to Bloomington voters
The question of keeping organized trash collection in the city will be decided by voters on Nov. 3.
Duluth firefighter charged with felonies in woman's assault on trail
Conrad J. Sunde IV faces two felony charges related to the incident.
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How to get a handle on life during the pandemic
Instead of trying to separate your personal and professionals lives, consider blending them.
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These Minnesotans' ordinary acts of kindness have made life a little easier during COVID
In our sixth and final installment of Heroes of the Pandemic, we turned these pages over to you, our readers, to tell us about regular people who made an impact.
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Pope's civil union comments stir up Minnesota Catholics on both sides of issue
Gay Catholics say he should go further; traditionalists are irked.
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Twin Cities man charged in 2014 Wis. hit-and-run that killed 2
The driver and a man with him at the time "both tried not to talk about it as it brought about bad memories," the charges said.
North Mpls. residents plead for city leaders to address gun violence
"[Gun violence] is something that weighs very heavily on us. Even as we're out in the streets, demanding an end to police violence, we're also demanding an end to gun violence in our community," activist Nekima Levy Armstrong said.
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Lake Street at I-35W in Minneapolis to close for a month
Minnesota Department of Transportation crews are going to work in the median and on underground utilities.
Ex-Mpls. officers will go to trial, with a charge vs. Chauvin dropped
After a judge dropped a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and ruled three others will remain charged with aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter, Gov. Tim Walz activated the National Guard.
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'COVID fatigue is real': 20 more deaths, 1,574 new cases in Minnesota
COVID fatigue is fueling the spread of the coronavirus in Minnesota
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Minnesota senior home residents struggle to vote amid the pandemic, lockdown rules
COVID-19 has created new barriers to voting for seniors who live in care facilities.
Trucker who drove onto I-35W during Floyd protest charged
Bogdan Vechirko faces one felony and one misdemeanor count in Hennepin County.
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No early morning hours for Target this Black Friday
Shoppers may reserve line spots remotely, and more can drive up to pick up orders.
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U.S. Postal Service to public: We'll get the ballots delivered on time
The system defended its readiness for record-setting mail ballots in the upcoming election.
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University of Minnesota, Minnesota State team up to address student mental health
Demand, strong before the pandemic, has ebbed despite isolation, turmoil.
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Language immersion teachers work to replicate bilingual experience online for Minnesota students
In an unusual year, immersion programs are offering new ways for students to practice languages.
Massive Minnesota drug bust includes 35 arrests from Rochester to Iron Range
The trafficking group was tied to the Chicago-based Black P-Stone Gang.
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Two Twin Cities rapid bus lines win state funding
The Metropolitan Council hopes to build out a network of up to 16 lines.
DFL apologizes to Anoka County Board candidate for mistakenly endorsing her in nonpartisan election
Cindy Hansen disavowed the erroneous endorsement in the traditionally conservative district.
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