Minnesota outdoors council approves $12 million for invasive carp deterrent
Lessard-Sams council's expenditure will be a late-add to its other recommendations before legislature.
North Memorial's Maple Grove Hospital expansion plans still on hold due to issues in Robbinsdale
The health system must solve the financial challenges at its flagship hospital in Robbinsdale first, even though Maple Grove is operating at overcapacity levels.
A 'serious, sobering report' prompts changes at Shakopee Fire Department
Outside consultants reported problems ranging from a lack of training to ethics violations, with one consultant labeling Shakopee the "worst department" they'd seen in 18 years of consulting.
St. Paul's popular (and still free!) Lowertown Sounds concert series announces 2024 lineup
Organizers of the Mears Park series stuck with regular favorites despite rising challenges, including the New Standards, Flamin' Oh's and Salsa del Soul.
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Meet the couple who put the Irish on St. Paul's Grand Avenue
The owners of Irish on Grand in St. Paul, Maeve O'Mara and Liam O'Neill, preserve capital city's emerald ties.
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Expedition is planned to find wreckage of Wisconsin WWII ace pilot's famous plane
The P-38, nicknamed Marge, crashed without pilot Richard Bong in March 1944.
Gov. Walz reflects on historic legislative session, urges more gun safety measures
His State of the State address also included a pitch for a $989 million bonding bill, a package of construction projects focusing on affordable housing, water infrastructure projects and repairing buildings on college campuses.
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Travel still tough as snow continues to fall, but the end is in sight
Storm advisories and a warning remained in effect to the north and west of the metro where 2 to 5 inches of snow is expected to fall Tuesday.
Transportation officials will take vessel collisions into consideration in designing new Blatnik Bridge
MnDOT officials say they are mindful of disasters like the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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Baltimore bridge collapse reminds Minnesotans of 2007′s deadly I-35W disaster
Minnesota officials offer support and resources to Maryland city after ship crashes into Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Brooks: NBC's fast-moving Ronna McDaniel flap shows defending U.S. democracy worth the hassle
Faced with petitions, withering criticism and a near-revolt in the news division, network quickly changed course on its decision to hire former RNC chair.
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Pat Kessler, who dropped the mic after long career covering politics, is among Hall of Fame honorees
He and others in the 2024 class will be inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame in October.
Sex assault case dismissed against Duluth teacher, investigation remains open
In the meantime, according to the St. Louis County Attorney's Office, the case could be refiled.
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Future of landmark Mpls. gay bar uncertain after weekend fire
The 19 Bar in Loring Park is closed until further notice after a traffic mishap led to a fire last weekend. Employees say they aren't sure when it will be back.
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University of Minnesota police will now handle calls near campus, as MPD staffing declines
Starting this week, UMPD will respond to all 911 calls in a near-campus area of Dinkytown.
St. Cloud looks to land space shuttle for its downtown
The owner of a full-size orbiter replica, who lives in St. Cloud, needs to move the shuttle from Florida ASAP.
Charges: Woman hit Amish buggy in Fillmore County, left 9 injured family members behind
The driver at first said she hit a deer, then acknowledged hitting the buggy, according to the charges.
Minnesota Senate approves $110,000 settlement with former DFL chief of staff
Carly Melin alleged she faced discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act when she was terminated late last year. Under the settlement, she'll drop any potential legal action against the Senate.
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Feds: Owatonna man who threatened to kill police at Capitol tried to get shotgun back, build new guns
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Dayton Sauke to two more years of prison after he violated the terms of supervised release. Investigators found more posts in support of far-right extremist groups.
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Man found guilty of 'callous' murder near St. Paul light rail
Shawn Tillman was accused of shooting a man multiple times on a St. Paul light-rail platform two years ago.
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