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Brooks: For a second year, pandemic hits the Friday fish fries
A few, like Our Lady of Peace in Minneapolis, had enough space and willing volunteers for the Friday fish fry to carry on — as carryout.
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As Minnesota considers wolf hunt, Wisconsin hunters blow past quotas
Wisconsin hunters killed nearly double their wolf quota in a three-day season.
Amusement operators sue Walz over curfew, other restrictions on bars
The lawsuit notes that other establishments, such as retail stores, aren't subject to the same constraints.
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Many Minn. seniors confused, frustrated in pursuit of vaccine
For thousands, many with serious health issues, the search and scramble to line up vaccine contributes to great angst and much frustration.
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In Minneapolis, barricades erected for the Derek Chauvin trial won't deter protesters of George Floyd's death
Organizers criticize leaders for spending on fencing instead of reform.
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2 die in stabbing, triple shooting in south Minneapolis
A man was fatally stabbed in a domestic incident. About 3 hours later, another died after being shot, along with two others who were wounded.
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Ex-Minneapolis cop Mohamed Noor asks state Supreme Court to hear murder appeal
Noor wants court to overturn his third-degree murder conviction in death of Australian woman
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Veteran federal prosecutor, Minnesota native named state's interim U.S. attorney
Anders Folk, a graduate from Hopkins High School and University of Minnesota, will be sworn in Monday.
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Authorities ID woman who died after being assaulted in Brooklyn Park
Charges are pending against her boyfriend, who remains jailed.
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Pandemic prompts Minnesotans to make room for grandparents
Concerns about child care, finances and family togetherness have accelerated the trend to multigenerational living.
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Teen killed after buggy struck by pickup in western Wisconsin
The horse-drawn buggy, which had operating lights, was hit from behind after dark, authorities said.
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Declining COVID-19 ICU admissions in Minnesota a sign of vaccine progress
COVID-19 flare-ups in pockets of rural Minnesota reflect concerns that viral transmission has not gone away.
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Brooklyn Park is first to get Taco Bell's new drive-through prototype
The City Council approved the plans this week. The restaurant will feature multiple pickup lanes.
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Nan the polar bear, orphaned in the Arctic 26 years ago, moves into Como Zoo
Nan was orphaned and discovered under a house above the Arctic Circle in Barrow, Alaska.
Nan the polar bear, orphaned above the Arctic Circle 26 years ago, moves into Como Zoo
Nan was orphaned and discovered under a house above the Arctic Circle in Barrow, Alaska.
Peter Ostroushko, virtuoso musician who played with Bob Dylan, Minnesota Orchestra, dies
The Minnesota fiddler/mandolinist suffered a stroke in 2018, derailing his long and celebrated career.
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Attorneys: 3rd degree charge vs. Chauvin would improve odds for prosecution
The count offers a middle ground for jurors who may want to compromise in their verdict, attorneys said.
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Students, families asked to take COVID tests every 2 weeks
Recommendation comes as more children are returning to school.
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