Hibbing man charged in girlfriend's death after both made 911 calls
Eric James Jarvis told police he and Kari Jo Petrich "probably fought," according to the complaint.
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COVID viral load up 3% in Twin Cities wastewater and 9 counties deemed high risk
While small, it was the second straight increase. Hospitalizations in Minnesota also rose back above 400 late this week.
St. Paul campaign to cover preschool costs falls short on petition drive
Organizers are asking the City Council to place the proposal on the November ballot.
Hmong Freedom Festival celebrates 40th year in St. Paul
30,000 people are expected to attend the two-day event, which was paused for two years during the pandemic.
Authorities ID 2 motorcyclists killed in crash with pickup near Duluth
"At this time, evidence indicates at least one motorcycle had traveled into the oncoming lane," read a Sheriff's Office statement.
Fraternity house basement fire prompts wide evacuation near U
The fire chief said the early indication is that gasoline in the sewer system caught fire and blew several manholes from University Avenue. No injuries were reported from the fire at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity in the 1700 block of SE. University Avenue.
At town hall, Omar praises new gun safety law, decries Roe's demise
Others are the event added their voices to the push to keep up the fight against gun violence.
Minneapolis City Council approves plan to hire public safety commissioner
The council's 12-1 vote cleared the way for the city to create the position to oversee that department, a job that comes with a salary ranging from roughly $295,000 to $350,000.
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'A pent-up demand for travel' despite gas prices, flight delays
Thousands of Minnesotans plan to travel over the holiday weekend despite high gas prices, expected flight delays and cancellations, and possible havoc at airports.
Lakeville report repeatedly calls out racism in the city
The focus group report from the "Cultivate a Sense of Community" task force shares residents' accounts of racism in one of the state's fastest-growing cities.
Minneapolis City Council fails to override Mayor Frey's veto on Hennepin Av. redo
The matter has been sent back to the city's public works committee.
Following other districts, Rochester schools to discuss adding Eid to calendar
District officials propose pre-excusing Muslim students during annual celebration
Edibles, beverages infused with cannabis ingredient THC become legal today
Edibles and beverages may contain 5 milligrams of cannabis ingredient THC per serving and 50 milligrams per package.
Feds ask for up to 6 1⁄2 years in prison for ex-MPD officer Thao for failing to help George Floyd
Prosecutors want the same sentences for Thao as ex-officers Thomas Lane and Alexander Kueng.
Minneapolis to pay police officer $315k over illegal license lookups
The case marks the final chapter of so-called 'snooping' lawsuits filed against the city after breaches of sensitive license data.
Gov. Walz lauds bipartisan ag bill that boosts families, food security, economy
The bill includes grants for drought relief as well as money to expand broadband in the state.
Fraternity house basement fire prompts wide evacuation near University of Minnesota
The fire chief said the early indication is that gasoline in the sewer system caught fire and blew several manholes from University Avenue. No injuries were reported from the fire at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity in the 1700 block of SE. University Avenue.
Motorcyclist dies in crash on I-494 in Richfield
The rider lost control as traffic slowed down, the State Patrol said.
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