Minneapolis nonprofit argues the state arbitrarily rejected it from meal program due to separate fraud
The Minnesota Department of Education rejected Gar Gaar Family Services from a federally funded meal program in December 2021, one month before the FBI's investigation into Feeding Our Future became public.
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Holiday viral exchange could add to state's flu, RSV, COVID surge
An early RSV surge is being overtaken by influenza, but both are producing unusually high infection numbers early in the season.
Hermantown sales tax increase means investments in hockey, outdoor recreation
Voters greenlit an increase in convincing numbers.
Walz: 'Art of what is possible' expanded in second term
The DFL governor is hopeful for action on climate change, marijuana legalization, abortion and more.
Walz says child care access will be 'fundamental priority' in legislative session
The governor said the state's multibillion-dollar budget surplus presents an opportunity to address the child care shortage.
Police say 'ghost gun' was used in fatal shooting of 17-year-old Brooklyn Park boy
Two 17-year-olds allegedly bought gun parts online and used them to assemble firearms connected to the killing of Syoka Siko on Nov. 18.
Minneapolis Park Board advances 2023 budget of $142 million
The spending plan aims to boost youth services and security for downtown Minneapolis parks.
Charges: Man threatened server with loaded gun in LGBTQ bar in Minneapolis
He shouted profanities at bartenders and used a derogatory term as he threatened to kill one of them, the charges read.
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These Minnesota cities are winning the fight against light pollution
Much of the progress with "dark sky" initiatives has come from rethinking public buildings.
Photos: Adorable lion cubs rescued from Ukraine come to Minnesota
The cubs were rescued by the International Fund for Animal Welfare as war continues in Ukraine. Four cubs, one male and three females, are staying at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minn.
Facing workplace investigation, Mower County sheriff to temporarily step back from duties
Sheriff Steve Sandvik said he plans to address "a variety of medical issues."
Anoka-Hennepin school board chooses superintendent finalists
Sartell-St. Stephen School District Superintendent Jeffrey Ridlehoover and Osseo Superintendent Cory McIntyre will interview again next week.
St. Cloud woman charged in south Minneapolis killing is caught in Texas
Extradition efforts are underway in order to bring Erica Roberts back to Hennepin County to face charges of second-degree murder.
Mpls. council committee overrides critics, approves proposed police oversight commission
Most speakers at a public hearing denounced the proposal to revamp the civilian police oversight process.
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Searching for a senior home? A new tool helps Minnesotans screen out unsafe providers
The website is a collaboration of elder advocates and the state Department of Health.
Technicality costs Birchwood Village council members their raise
Each is being asked to pay back the $300 they were overpaid by the end of the month; mayor also faces payment.
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Met Council adopts policy to better address risks and expenses of future transit projects
A key lawmaker said that he will sponsor legislation to make the council an elected rather than appointed body.
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Minnesota's northern long-eared bats added to endangered species list
Two other hibernating bat species are likely not far behind.
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for threatening to kill Hennepin County judges, clerks and deputies
His criminal history includes convictions for violating restraining orders and making harassing phone calls.
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A wild turkey home invasion and other strange encounters: Readers tell their own stories
Readers responded to the Star Tribune's account of the recovery of the once threatened species.
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