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Meteorologist from Mexico dies in I-90 crash while storm chasing with others in Minnesota
The group's driver said he hit a downed power line and stopped before a semi hit the car from behind.
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'Just a normal kid going to a different school': 13-year-old U student earns physics degree
St. Louis Park's Elliott Tanner is one of the youngest college graduates in American history. He starts post-graduate studies in the fall at the U.
As petty crime increases, Duluth pushes to revive its community court
The voluntary, informal court connects those with multiple petty crime citations to resources.
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University of Minnesota regents express caution about raising tuition, dorm prices
U President Joan Gabel has proposed a 3.5% tuition hike for Twin Cities campus students.
Minnesota Senate Democrats make unsuccessful attempt to pass reproductive rights bills
DFLers say Supreme Court leak "changed the landscape" of November's election.
GOP candidate for governor Mike Murphy picks running mate
Lacy Johnson, who challenged U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in 2020, is running with Murphy.
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Nearly a third of Minnesota's 2022 National Merit Scholars come from 3 schools
The students each won $2,500 scholarships.
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Two Minnesota students honored as U.S. Presidential Scholars
The award recognizes 161 students nationwide.
Minnesota marijuana party grapples with spoiler label in swing races
Several members are pushing to change the name of the Grassroots Legalize Cannabis Party to address concerns.
Rochester church picks up after 'heartbreaking' fire
Police are looking for information on suspected arson
How do Minnesota's political endorsement conventions work?
What to know about the upcoming Republican and DFL state conventions.
Tom Hoch tapped to lead Minneapolis Public Housing Authority board
Hoch, who previously served as MPHA's deputy executive director, will preside over the board through 2024.
Local
2 children, father die in overnight house fire in western Wisconsin
The man's girlfriend got out alive, the Barron County Sheriff's Office reported.
Minneapolis City Attorney Jim Rowader announces he won't seek another term
Rowader's last day with the city will be May 23. The city didn't immediately announce who would take over for him.
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Cousin of Amir Locke on verge of pleading guilty to murder charge, prosecutors say
The killing in St. Paul prompted the raid in Minneapolis, where Locke was fatally shot by police.
outdoors
Virus that's killed birds turns up in first wild mammal in Minnesota
A fox kit from Anoka County has tested positive for a deadly, highly contagious bird flu that has killed countless wild birds this spring.
'Banksy' is here, but not everybody in the Minneapolis art community is happy about it
To some, it's a cash grab, but others see a benefit for NE. Minneapolis.
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