Booster shots are instrumental in fighting omicron, CDC data show
Extra doses were most effective against infection and death among Americans 50 and older.
2 suspects in carjackings, robberies arrested after chase through metro area
The suspects were believed to be connected to at least 21 robberies across the metro area.
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Minneapolis' twice-delayed Rage Against the Machine concerts are delayed again
The May 15-16, 2022, dates with Run the Jewels at Target Center will be rescheduled.
One dead, two injured in Cedar-Riverside drive-by shooting
No arrests have been made. The victims and the suspects knew each other, police said.
Louie Anderson, comic, Emmy winner for 'Baskets,' dies at 68
Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series "Baskets," died Friday. He was 68.
Twin Cities woman charged with killing 10-month-old son soon after regaining custody
The boy had been moved from foster care back to the woman's custody two months before he died.
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In light of the Ahmaud Arbery murder, what is Minnesota's citizen's arrest law?
State law allows people to make an arrest in certain situations. But doing so carries many risks.
In need of 'fake healing'? New Age meets Ice Age at Lake Harriet's Art Shanty Projects
Minnesota's annual winter ritual resumes with a COVID-aware approach.
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4 freeze to death at Minn.-Canada border; charges of human smuggling
Florida man charged with attempting to smuggle 11 people in a van rented at the Twin Cities airport.
St. Paul zoning changes pave the way for smaller homes, cottage clusters
City leaders are also considering more substantial zoning code changes.
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Feds investigate nonprofit Feeding Our Future for alleged fraud
The FBI says the St. Anthony-based nonprofit was part of a broad scheme to defraud the USDA of millions, funneling money from federally funded child nutrition programs to an array of entities to launder the money and use it for personal real estate, cars and other luxury items.
The Rev. Jia Starr Brown resigns from Minneapolis' First Covenant
The senior pastor had been congregation's first woman, first Black person and first gay person to fill the role
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Enbridge says it has fixed aquifer ruptured while building Line 3 oil pipeline in Minnesota
State regulators continue investigating two additional aquifer breaches along Line 3.
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State Patrol: Hennepin sheriff driving over 120 mph while drunk in crash
The State Patrol said Hennepin County sheriff had a loaded gun, didn't have his seat belt on and initially claimed to "absolutely not" be the driver. Gov. Walz said Dave Hutchinson should step down.
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Minn. infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann to retire Feb. 2
Kris Ehresmann, a key architect of the state's response to the COVID pandemic, will retire in February after more than 30 years at the state's health agency.
Jury seated in federal trial for 3 former officers in George Floyd death
The jury has eight men and 10 women. Judge Paul Magnuson told them to return Monday for opening statements.
'Frustrated beyond frustrated': In St. Cloud area, health care system ekes by
CentraCare staff, worn-down and tired, prep for omicron peak as federal help departs.
Gov. Walz pitches checks for 2.7M Minnesota households
Republicans call idea to use some of the surplus for one-time "Walz checks" an election year gimmick.
Plymouth lobbying for $20 million in state money to upgrade road it took over from Hennepin County
The city says County Road 47 is dangerous and needs fixes to handle increasing traffic volumes.
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