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February 24, 2021
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St. Louis Park reconsiders 45-year-old ban on residential protests

As other cities crack down on residential protests, St. Louis Park officials may update or remove their ban altogether.
Local
February 24, 2021

Minneapolis fortifies public buildings before Derek Chauvin trial

Minneapolis residents can expect to see more law enforcement officers and National Guard troops in areas that were damaged during unrest last year.
Local
February 24, 2021
Crews with Hansen Bros Fence positioned concrete barriers, chain link fence and concertina wire around the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, Hen

Minneapolis fortifies public buildings ahead of Chauvin trial

Minneapolis residents can expect to see more law enforcement officers and National Guard troops in areas that were damaged during unrest last year.
Local
February 24, 2021

Lawsuit alleges police permanently injured protester's eye during riots

Samantha Wright 'was protesting near Lake and Nicollet.
Local
February 24, 2021
A band marches in the Earle Brown Days parade.

Brooklyn Center renaming, revamping its summer celebration

Instead of a weekend party, the city will hold smaller events throughout the spring and summer.
Local
February 24, 2021
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Minnesota reports 761 new COVID-19 cases, nine more deaths

Feds send $3M to Minnesota for COVID-19 vaccination sites
Local
February 24, 2021

Live: 11 p.m. news conference on Derek Chauvin trial preparation

Local
February 24, 2021
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As trumpeter swans die, Minnesota lawmakers consider banning lead jigs and fishing tackle

Swans and loons die after scooping up lead sinkers
Local
February 24, 2021

University of Minnesota to launch program on health equity research

Donation will fund a center for anti-racism health equity research in School of Public Health
Local
February 24, 2021

Teen killed in Stearns County crash

The crash happened Monday morning on Hwy. 15 north of Kimball.
Local
February 24, 2021
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Star Tribune honored with prestigious George Polk Award for Floyd coverage

The newspaper's work in the 'local reporting' category spanned seven months.
Local
February 24, 2021
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Police: Alcohol, exposure killed daughter of Minnesota justice, Allina CEO

Her body was found in the parking lot of her Iowa State University sorority.
Local
February 24, 2021
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Rifle discharges in burning structure, critically wounds western Wisconsin firefighter

The firefighter was struck in the abdomen while standing outside the blaze, his chief said Tuesday night.
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.

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