Attack on transgender woman in Minneapolis shows difficulty of hate-crime prosecution
It can be challenging to prove motive, prosecutors say.
Bloomington police seek help finding missing man
Family members haven't heard from Aaron Heikkila in several days.
Golden Valley drops idea to purchase homes for fire station
The city council decided to not pursue any residential properties for its fire station, and will instead only focus on commercial, state- or city-owned sites.
Jobs mean community to Ukrainian refugees in Minnesota
A Home Depot warehouse provides a lifeline to Minnesota group who fled war and are now starting work.
Minneapolis startup turns to technology to curb car thieves
Small GPS tags pinpoint the location of vehicles reported as stolen and beam information to police.
Woodbury police arrest four linked to multiple carjackings
Three adults and one juvenile were booked Saturday evening into Washington County jail.
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Faribault man dies after rescue from Straight River
Jesse Decoux died Friday evening, hours after Faribault police located him face down in river. Family member were alarmed when the man left for a walk with his two dogs without returning.
Third charged in deadly St. Paul robbery of man walking home from work
Alex Becker, 22, was killed while walking home from work days after Christmas.
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After 3 years, COVID still brings death, heartbreak in Minn.
Risks have declined across age groups, but COVID-19 remains a particular threat to the elderly and chronically ill.
Jazz lover's new coffee shop offers 'urban chic' in southeastern Minnesota
Dan Van Eijl has found a home for his jazz collection — and himself — in Elgin, Minn.
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Minnesota briefs: New UMD report suggests larger incentives for film industry
Plus: April 1 deadline for philosophy contest entries; Twin Cities-based LGBTQ mentoring program expanding to St. Cloud.
Robert F. Hill, north Minneapolis youth coach, dies at 77
"Coach Bobby" was a North Commons coach, longtime youth worker and bus driver who committed his life to other people.
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Efforts to reform Met Council gaining ground, thanks to Metro Transit troubles
Ideas range from staggered terms to electing members.
Republican lawmakers try to break through in DFL-controlled Minnesota Legislature
GOP legislators are frustrated by their diminished influence as Democrats pass a number of priority bills.
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Planner and dreamers say "tremendous opportunities" could emerge after the latest pandemic.
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Boy, 8, found safe after he went missing from Cass Lake
He left home on foot late Thursday afternoon.
Travel advisories issued for highways in southwestern Minnesota due to icy, whiteout conditions
As of Friday night, more than a dozen highways in southwest Minnesota had advisories warning against travel due to snow or ice-covered roads, along with whiteout conditions.
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Former Chisago County sheriff charged with sex assault sued over new blackmail allegations
Rick Duncan has twice been charged criminally, sued in federal court over sex crime allegations.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs free school meals bill into law
Minnesota is the third state in the nation to require schools to serve free lunch and breakfast to all students, regardless of income.
Man charged in St. Paul drive-by shooting that killed pregnant passenger in vehicle
Police say that Gabriella Dehoyos, 21, died after being shot in her car Monday. Officials have arrested and charged a 24-year-old man with her death.
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