Local
February 24, 2021
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Man shot to death by police in Isanti County is ID'd; accomplice charged

The 40-mile pursuit followed a report of shoplifting at Kohl's in Blaine.
St. Cloud
February 24, 2021

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February 24, 2021
Students serenade retiring Minnesota professor: 'He helped build a university'

Students serenade retiring Minnesota professor: 'He helped build a university'

A half-century of students paid a virtual pandemic homage while nearly 100 former faculty and students watched via computer.
Local
February 24, 2021
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Feds convene grand jury for civil rights investigation into Derek Chauvin

After months of quiet, the Justice Department has convened a grand jury and called police witnesses in the federal investigation, sources say.
Local
February 23, 2021
Two people were shot Tuesday night at the saloon, which is in the 1000 block of Old Hudson Road, near Interstate 94. One person died, according to the

Man is shot and killed at St. Paul Saloon; woman is injured

Two people were shot. One died, according to police.
Local
February 23, 2021
A University of Minnesota Board of Regents meeting.

Legislative committee picks finalists for four seats on University of Minnesota's Board of Regents

The picks set up a final vote by the full Legislature.
Local
February 23, 2021

Barbara Field, a 'queen of adaptations' and champion of playwrights, dies at 87

Writer of Guthrie's "A Christmas Carol" also launched the Playwrights' Center, where she mentored many.
Local
February 23, 2021
Mike Freeman

New bill would allow some elderly inmates to be released early

Victims or their families would be able to give their opinion on early release.
Local
February 23, 2021

Peter Leach, potter and founder of Northern Clay Center, dies at 87

Local
February 23, 2021
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Walz to announce soon new COVID vaccine priority groups

It could come within a week after state officials make final decisions about the next phase of the rollout, the governor said.
Duluth
February 23, 2021
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Duluth-based Maurices' CEO retiring; former Express chief executive his successor

George Goldfarb has been CEO for a decade; he will be chairman emeritus of the company when he steps down.
Local
February 23, 2021
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More Minnesota students vape marijuana despite increasing campaigns against e-cigarettes

Minnesota has launched a new free program to help teens quit smoking.
Local
February 23, 2021

Girl, 6, dies in snowmobile crash outside N. Minnesota home

The snowmobile struck a stump, launching the machine down an embankment, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
Politics
February 23, 2021
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Lawsuit: Let the courts draw Minnesota's political maps

Several voters argue lawmakers have failed for decades to come to an agreement on redistricting — and will again.
Local
February 23, 2021
Former Minneapolis police officers Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao.

Court of Appeals will hear arguments to add third-degree murder in George Floyd case

A virtual hearing is scheduled for March 1, a week before Derek Chauvin is scheduled to stand trial.
Local
February 23, 2021

Mpls. voters could decide on rent controls for landlords

Three City Council members introduced two charter amendments that would cap rent hikes.
Local
February 23, 2021
Metro Bus driver Deb Sievers heads along her route in downtown Minneapolis and Uptown.

Met Council: Ridership on Metro Transit plunged in 2020, owing to pandemic

The biggest losses came on the Northstar commuter rail line, which links downtown Minneapolis with Big Lake.
Local
February 23, 2021
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One additional death reported; 513 new COVID cases in state

Nearly 14% of the state's residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot
Local
February 23, 2021
Local
February 23, 2021

Minneapolis nonprofit builds 'tiny homes' for homeless people

Minneapolis nonprofit Avivo is opening an indoor "village" with "tiny houses" in March, providing a secure place for 100 adults.

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