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Minnesota graduation rates hold steady in 2020, despite pandemic
About 84% of high school seniors graduated on time.
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Man found fatally shot in West St. Paul park
Authorities are calling it a "targeted shooting."
Outdoors
Brainerd man gets prison for killing, decapitating bear on Red Lake land
The 15-month sentence given Tuesday for Brett J. Stimac, 41, by U.S. District Judge Susan Nelson also included a year of supervised release and a $9,500 fine.
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Minnesota lawmakers agree on $100 million funding boost for colleges
The compromise allows the system to hike undergraduate tuition by as much as 3.5% per year.
Local
New St. Paul nonprofit wants to nip racism in the bud through early childhood education
The organization, Before Racism, is developing anti-racism curriculum for 1- to 5-year-olds.
Man drowns in St. Louis River after jumping in to save two kids in Duluth
Kevin Ingles, of Superior, Wis., had tried to save two children.
Local
Agencies won't ID deputies who fatally shot man in Uptown neighborhood
The BCA cited state law protecting undercover officers.
Local
U, Mayo report COVID-fighting success with anti-aging therapy
Clearing out so-called zombie cells could reduce inflammation and immune system overreaction to COVID-19 that often causes severe illnesses and deaths.
James 'Jimmy' Bowen, former Moorhead basketball star and youth mentor, dies at 70
He playing for Minnesota's professional softball team and again nominated to state and national halls of fame.
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The century commemoration of Duluth lynching victims was postponed; now 101 is planned
Keynote speaker Bryan Stevenson founded human rights organization Equal Justice Initiative.
Local
Evening downpour caused by high temperatures and dry conditions
Prolonged high temperatures and drought-like conditions can cause strong pop-up thunderstorms with horizontal rain.
North St. Paul council member calls for outside financial investigation
Council member says red flags on city manager account warrant action.
Local
St. Paul City Council moves to shut down tobacco store
Neighbors have said the property has attracted crime.
Local
Fatal crashes involving teen drivers in Minnesota have doubled this year
Eight teens have died in wrecks this year in Minn.
Local
Funding changes for tunnel construction hint at Southwest LRT complexity
Met Council committee approves an additional $1.75 million for work in the Kenilworth corridor.
Minnesota Supreme Court suspends Minneapolis attorney indefinitely
Suspended attorney William Butler has had a long, contentious relationship with the state and federal judiciary
Local
Former corrections officer gets 120 days in jail for sexually assaulting inmate
The Foley man was also sentenced to seven years probation and must register as a sex offender.
Clock ticking as legislators clash over how to end eviction pause
As special session looms, a deal on how to end eviction moratorium is a top priority.
Local
Body of swimmer recovered from western Minnesota lake
The 32-year-old man was last seen on Sunday.
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