Local
May 1, 2021
Surrounded by friends and family, Ladavionne Garrett shared an emotional embrace with Dorice Jackson at a prayer vigil for their 10-year old son, who

Solemn vigil held for boy critically wounded in Minneapolis shooting

The child was the second to be injured by gunfire in the city in a week.
Local
May 1, 2021
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'Every ounce' mattered: How Minnesota saved eighth seat in U.S. House

A margin of 26 people helped state beat out N.Y.
Local
May 1, 2021
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Polish church in Minneapolis gutted by fire 'concentrating on healing'

A small, close-knit church seeks healing and a way forward after a devastating fire.
Business
May 1, 2021
Pipe fitter Brian DeGidio, who works for Wenzel Heating and Air Conditioning in Eagan, hooked up refrigerant lines to air source heat pumps on the roo

In Minnesota, fighting climate change means changing how to heat buildings

Heat pumps help large commercial, residential sites cut costs, emissions.
Local
May 1, 2021
Empty vials that contained a dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Doctors brace for questions with return of J&J vaccine

Health care providers across Minnesota are anticipating a flood of questions from patients about COVID-19 immunizations in coming days.
Local
May 1, 2021
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The larger-than-life story of Finnish immigrant Matt Reed

For more than 30 years, up until his death in 1971 at 79, he barnstormed across the country as a lay preacher.
Local
May 1, 2021
October 20, 1969 Howard Viken WCCO Radio Minneapolis Star Tribune

WCCO Radio legend Howard Viken dies at 97

He was a staple of the powerhouse AM station during his 39-year career.
Local
May 1, 2021

Red-flag fire warning issued for much of Minnesota

At least two wildfires were reported on the Iron Range, with several homes north of Virginia, Minn., evacuated.
Business
May 1, 2021
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Minn. employers ramp up hiring; some workers tentative

It's not necessarily easy to hire workers, even with so many people on the sidelines because of the pandemic.
Local
May 1, 2021

Metro briefs: Ramsey blocks picketing in residential areas

Local
May 1, 2021
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Walz's emergency powers remain front and center for Republican legislators

Local
May 1, 2021

Minnesota briefs: Crow Wing County Board votes to rename Rat Lake to Little Ossawinnamake

Local
May 1, 2021
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Minnesota state senator wants moratorium on 'egg oiling' that keeps goslings from hatching

Senjem says Rochester's oiling of eggs to cut off oxygen 'offensive'
East Metro
May 1, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, May 2

Local
May 1, 2021
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Minnesota reports 1,723 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths

The number of people with at least one vaccine dose exceeds 2.5 million.
Local
May 1, 2021

Grand Forks man dies in single-car crash near East Grand Forks

Driver was westbound on Hwy. 2 when his car left the road and hit a tree.
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April 30, 2021
A Moorhead man told investigators that he defaced a mosque during a holy month to get a reaction.

Brooks: After attack on mosque, Moorhead refused to let hate have the last word

Volunteers drive in from miles away to help the cleanup.
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April 30, 2021
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April 30, 2021
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Attorneys debate 'aggravating factors' in George Floyd murder

Floyd was "particularly vulnerable" and treated with "particular cruelty," prosecutors argued.
Local
April 30, 2021
North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale.

Child 'very critical' after being shot in Minneapolis

The child was riding in a vehicle that was shot at by someone outside the vehicle, a police spokesman said.

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