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Video of Bemidji's broken Paul Bunyan statue captures nighttime hijinks
Four can be seen climbing and hanging on the 18-foot figure.
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Transit is thrown off track, and rush hour may never be same
The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated demand for public transportation along with work culture. Metro Transit is getting ready for the return of commuters.
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After devastating fire, future of Northfield's historic Archer House is in doubt
Despite fire damage, residents hope Archer House can rise again
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Minnesota reports 1,321 new COVID-19 cases, 8 more deaths
The number of people with at least one vaccine dose exceeds 2.64 million.
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Unarmed traffic stops part of Brooklyn Center mayor's police reform plan
The plan's details and costs would be worked out by a committee of citizens and experts, with a meeting later Saturday afternoon.
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Afaya Sanaa Healing Center opening in St. Paul Midway
Activist beckons others to the St. Paul site who've suffered trauma of violence in the community.
Minnesota couple's new 'adventure': Turning shipping containers into custom studios
A civil engineer and his design-savvy wife launched Latitude Studios to make shipping containers into backyard studios, lakeside hangouts and more.
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4 ex-Minneapolis cops indicted on civil rights charges in George Floyd death
The new charges allege Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao used their positions as police to deprive George Floyd of his constitutional rights.
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A year later, Hamline University gives 2020 grads a sendoff
"We promised them that we would recognize them when we were able to do so," Hamline President Fayneese Miller said. "This is a group that always maintained hope."
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A year later, Hamline University gives its 2020 graduates a proper sendoff
"We promised them that we would recognize them when we were able to do so," Hamline President Fayneese Miller said. "This is a group that always maintained hope."
Historic Duluth school sells for $3 million
Construction is expected to begin after an October deal closing. The school's famous clock tower and bell will remain.
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Minnesota first-dose COVID-19 vaccine rate nears 60%
Gov. Tim Walz hopes Minnesota reaches 70% in June, at which point the state's indoor mask mandate will end. The state reported 12 COVID-19 deaths and 1,453 diagnosed infections.
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Charges: Moorhead man, 18, said need to pay rent ignited deadly robbery spree with his roommate
A taxi driver was found dead in his cab after it crashed in the middle of the night.
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Minnesota 'clean cars' rules may move forward
An administrative law judge said the MPCA has clear authority to adopt rules that address air pollution. Auto dealers and Republican state senators had objected.
Baby dies in northern Minnesota house fire
A woman and three other children were able to escape before first responders arrived.
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