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Court rules against man once a person of interest in Wetterling case
Daniel Rassier said law enforcement defamed him and inflicted distress.
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Whites-only church tries to silence critic, is rebuffed by Minn. judge
Asatru priest claimed harassment; judge rules it was 'a matter of public concern.'
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Friends mourn man killed in Plymouth hit-and-run as driver charged
His dog also was killed in the crash, said a longtime friend. The driver was street racing, according to the charges.
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Public defenders in Hennepin County condemn traffic stops that target Black drivers
Law enforcement has said the stops can prevent more serious crimes.
Minnesota leaders urge struggling renters to apply for aid
Legislators are still hashing out how to end the state's eviction moratorium.
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Walz considers COVID-19 dial change, 'normal' State Fair
Gov. Tim Walz met with business leaders to discuss further easing of COVID-19 restrictions and commended Minnesotans for a vaccine uptake rate that "out-vaccinated the surge."
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Robbinsdale Armstrong High School senior earns perfect ACT score on first try
Mio Aoki-Sherwood joins the less than 1% of test takers who achieve a 36.
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Vote Yes 4 Minneapolis submits petition to remove MPD from charter
If the more than 20,000 signatures are verified, a citywide vote on a department overhaul is one step closer.
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Homicide charges filed in fatal hit-and-run in Plymouth
Authorities say Jack Blaschke was driving more than 70 miles-an-hour when he struck a man and his dog.
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Minnesota's federal courts moving back to in-person operation
The first in-person trial is scheduled to begin May 13.
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Minnesota reports 16 COVID-19 deaths and 1,877 infections
Changing demand for COVID-19 vaccine prompts state to drop requirement that providers administer 90% of vaccine within three days.
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Anoka citizens start petition to reinstate Human Rights Commission
The group must submit 353 verified signatures to the city by May 14.
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Man reunited with therapy dog stolen in St. Paul; woman arrested
A news story brought in the tip that led police to Ladybug.
Live performances return to Duluth's historic NorShor Theatre
The Duluth Playhouse's main stage returns with smaller productions until its fall season begins with "Spamalot."
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Fishing opener turns political in Otter Tail County
Officials trying to tamp down opposition to Walz visit for annual event.
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St. Paul council members want investigation of Fletcher's livestreaming
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher's shows on Facebook and YouTube have attracted more than 13 million views since last July. A proposed council resolution says he drove the wrong way down a one-way street in pursuit of a stolen car and failed to wear a body camera.
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Minneapolis pair charged in attack on woman pregnant with man's child
The woman suffered a broken rib, and "her baby still appeared to have a heartbeat."
Curious Minnesota
Why does Minnesota test tornado sirens on the first Wednesday of the month?
Siren testing began amid fears of a Soviet atomic bomb attack during the Cold War.
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3-year-old's drowning in Cambridge pond leads to vital organ transplants for several others
Family friend says organ transplants have benefited four people.
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