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A Minnesota bootlegger's son delves into his father's lawless past
He was a "swashbuckling suspect" who didn't like to drink.
UMD chancellor as he retires: 'This is a strong institution'
Lendley Black, who served twice as long as the average university leader, departs this summer.
Four bodies pulled from Vadnais Lake in 'likely triple homicide'
All the children were believed to be under the age of 5, authorities said. They had been reported missing with their mother.
Twin Cities minimum-wage workers get pay raises. Here's what you need to know
The step increases will occur over several years, with Minneapolis small businesses expected to hit the $15 rate by 2024, followed by St. Paul's in 2027.
In wake of Roe, demand grows at Duluth abortion clinic
In its first week performing abortions since the Supreme Court decision, appointments in Duluth grew by a quarter.
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After two years of COVID cancellations, Minnesotans eager to resume 'normal' July 4th fun this weekend
Most of the usual holiday festivities are back on this year.
Minneapolis ultrarunner encourages Indigenous women to rise above challenges
Verna Volker took up running to lose baby weight, but her mission quickly grew.
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Minnesota National Guard vaccination rate high as deadline hits this week
More than 95% of the nearly 13,000 soldiers and airmen in the Minnesota National Guard have received COVID-19 vaccinations.
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College minivan in crash north of Twin Cities injures 12, including infant
The crash started when a minivan owned by a community college and occupied by 6 teens hit an SUV from behind near North Branch, the State Patrol said.
Strawberry season at Berry Hill Farm in Anoka
People picked strawberries on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Berry Hill Farm in Anoka, Minn.
New edible cannabis law catches some Minnesota regulators, lawmakers by surprise
Questions remain of how the legislation made it through the Republican-controlled Senate.
Charges possible against driver, 17, who crashed in Ham Lake, seriously hurt all 6 teens in vehicle
The driver is suspected of speeding before hitting a tree.
Supreme Court ruling won't affect clean energy push in Minnesota
The decision in West Virginia v. EPA has taken away a federal tool to reduce carbon emissions, but Minnesota's clean energy transition is already ahead, experts say.
Argument over money leads to fatal shooting of man in Minneapolis, charges say
Four people were involved in the dispute Monday outside a south Minneapolis home.
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Minnesota abortions rise amid pandemic, could accelerate after Supreme Court ruling
Pandemic didn't suppress abortions in Minnesota as much as thought in 2020 and 2021, and more women could be traveling to the state in 2022 to terminate pregnancies.
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How did the Twin Cities become such a theater hot spot?
The region has earned a reputation as one of the nation's premier regional theater hubs.
Rochelle Cox begins year as interim superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools
Friday marked her first day on the job.
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