Minneapolis school board approves contracts with teachers, support professionals union
The deals reached in late March ended a three-week strike.
Mpls. school board appoints interim superintendent amid budget crunch
The district is looking for ways to cut millions from its budget.
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All Minnesota state troopers now wearing body cameras
Minneapolis, St. Paul and now the State Patrol, all with more than 500 officers each, require their officers to use body cameras.
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Medcalf: Minnesota artist's work is a form of activism and connection for Native American community
Marlena Myles is among the featured speakers at an upcoming anti-racism book club community discussion
New St. Cloud water safety program aims to reduce childhood drownings
The program, a partnership between St. Cloud schools and the YMCA, will expand to all second-graders next year.
Driver crashes into tree off Coon Rapids' Foley Blvd., dies
It happened at 7:41 a.m., according to Coon Rapids police.
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368 COVID-19 hospitalizations reported in state as cases rise
Increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations comes amid substantial growth in coronavirus infections in Minnesota.
Teen arrested in fatal South St. Paul shooting of 17-year-old
Anthony Skelley was gunned down Sunday night on Conver Avenue.
Murder charges: Man lurked around home near Rochester when he shot resident
The victim was ID'd as 70-year-old John Colbert. The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office said the two men were acquaintances.
Abuse by Mpls. mother suspected in 2-year-old boy's death, charges say
The older boy had bruises, scratches and "blunt force injuries in various stages of healing," the charges read.
Arden Hills leaders say they've reached a deal with TCAAP developer
The $1 billion development now hinges on Ramsey County, which owns the former ammunition plant site.
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18-year-old driver crashes into tree and dies near Brainerd
The SUV hit a tree near an intersection east of Brainerd.
Sexual assault counselors push to protect victim confidentiality
Advocates say disclosure of information could have a chilling effect on the willingness to report.
Stars and fans alike turn out as Bob Dylan Center opens in Tulsa
With an iron gate fashioned by Dylan himself, the museum features manuscripts, films, paintings and more than 750,000 items in its digital archive.
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How George Floyd spent his final hours
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Rochester church fire deemed arson
The fire at Peace United Church of Christ in April caused $2.5 million in damages.
Split Rock Lighthouse closed briefly after lightning strike
No historic buildings were damaged during Monday's storm.
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