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St. Paul man killed in crash on I-94 near Monticello
Pickup truck and compact SUV collided, causing the pickup to roll.
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Retraumatized family of man killed in 2015 Brooklyn Center police encounter calls for change
Kevin Khottavongsa's father died in 2015 after Brooklyn Center police shot him in the back with a Taser.
Pharmacies feel especially vulnerable to criminal opportunists
Weary of riots and recent break-ins, pharmacists feel extra vulnerable
Brooks: Art thief makes off with a piece of Grand Marais history
"Woman Hauling Sticks" was a crowd pleaser at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery.
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Rochester's bid to control its goose population sparks controversy
Reducing the number of goslings that hatch ruffles feathers on Facebook.
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Community, nonprofits step up to help Brooklyn Center residents
Multiple organizations are distributing donated food, supplies.
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Hutchinson man charged in attacks on Menards employee, police officer
The series of confrontations took place after a cashier told the suspect to put on a face mask.
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Mother of Daunte Wright's toddler son details the family's uncertain future
Lawyer says family seeks both justice and change.
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Minneapolis' late-lamented Intermedia Arts writes its final chapter – a $1 million check
Shut down by financial woes, proceeds from its building will help another arts group go on.
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Mayo study shows COVID-19 vaccine helped Minnesota avoid 'largest surge'
Half of eligible Minnesota's have received COVID-19 vaccine, bringing state closer to 80% herd immunity goal.
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Conservationists mend fragmented habitat in Cannon River area of Minnesota
Two new public spaces permanently protect habitat.
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Tensions build between Walz, progressives over police protests
Some Democrats have been vocal in opposing projectiles and tear gas deployed against protesters.
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Minneapolis Public Schools to shift to distance learning for Chauvin verdict
The move comes just as some students are returning to school buildings.
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How did Derek Chauvin's Taser end up at a traffic stop in Burnsville?
The specifics of how and when the device was taken have not been disclosed publicly.
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Mpls. council opposes tear gas, other 'less lethal' weapons in city
The final decision will rest with the law enforcement agencies working throughout the city.
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Teachers have tough talks on Chauvin trial, Wright shooting
Educators across Minnesota are grappling with how to handle teachable moments, which can be especially challenging in ideologically divided communities.
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Half of eligible Minnesotans have received COVID-19 vaccine
Latest wave would have been far worse without vaccine, Mayo Clinic modeling shows.
George Strait, Roger Waters again postpone Twin Cities summer concerts
At least Strait's date at U.S. Bank Stadium has only been put off until November instead of next year.
Curious Minnesota
Was Minnesota once home to U.S. government-sponsored hemp farms?
The controversial crop was at the center of a short-lived program during WWII.
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Pedestrian fatally hit on I-94 in downtown St. Paul
The victim had been in a crash moments before he was hit.
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