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Jim Klobuchar, longtime Star Tribune columnist and adventurer, dies at 93
The father of Sen. Amy Klobuchar spent more than four decades in journalism.
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Minn. reports 61% vaccination rate, closing in on 70% goal
Rate of vaccination growth in eligible population slowing, but leaves Minnesota on track to reach goal in mid-June.
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Minnesota's suicide deaths dropped in all groups but seniors in 2020
Suicides decreased to 723 in 2020, down from 830 the previous year.
Ramsey, Washington counties prepare for curbside organics recycling
The program will allow residents in more than 50 communities to recycle food waste.
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Minneapolis Park Board president says he'll bring back Bde Maka Ska pavilion
The popular concessions pavilion burned down in 2019, throwing a curveball into long-range plans for Bde Maka Ska.
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U of M police ask students to be on alert after rash of robberies, thefts
Since last Thursday, police logged four aggravated robberies, two robberies and four thefts.
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Long-haul COVID-19 patients surprise Mayo researchers
Fatigue and continued breathing problems were most common symptoms along with neurological and cognitive issues.
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Biden lauds Minnesota for 'meeting the moment' on shots
Minnesota is at 64% of White House goal of providing COVID-19 vaccine to all adults 18 and older by July 4.
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Minneapolis schools' proposed budget is balanced with federal funds
But Mpls. board did not include funding from the American Rescue Plan.
Oakdale police investigating theft of COVID-19 vaccine vial
Videos show a man calling the vial "poison."
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Testimony begins in trial of man accused of shooting St. Cloud police officer in hand
Man, 19, charged with first-degree assault against a peace officer.
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Minnesotans donate nearly $3 million during statewide spring fundraiser
GiveMN started Spring Forward MN May 1 and ended it Tuesday.
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Group tackling veterans' mental health hopes to expand with state help
An earmark in the state budget could expand a much-lauded therapy.
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Kathy Keena is first woman appointed Dakota County attorney
The Dakota County Board appointed Kathy Keena after James Backstrom's midterm retirement.
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St. Paul city attorney won't seek outside opinion on mayor's veto allowing housing project
The veto allowed developer Alatus to move forward with a controversial housing project.
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Minnesota GOP wants legislative say in spending federal COVID-19 relief funds
Contractors defended their COVID-19 outreach work as GOP questions use of federal dollars.
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Hennepin County Board committee votes to give Juneteenth full holiday status
Vote comes a year after the board balked at $2-plus million cost, gave workers a floating holiday
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