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Two Minnesota kids write their way to national recognition for cursive skills
Caden Baune and Zita Miller were named national champions in the national Zaner-Bloser handwriting competition
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Suit: Staff at Anoka jail withheld opioid withdrawal meds from inmate who collapsed, was injured
A new federal lawsuit is taking aim at Anoka County and an embattled private for-profit health company contracted to provide services at the county jail.
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Charges: Teen speeder crashes in Minneapolis, leaves passenger to die in fiery wreck
Court records show the driver has been cited repeatedly for exceeding the limit anywhere from 21 to 29 mph.
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Cambridge man pleads to fatal, drunken crash while he was on probation for DWI
The 29-year-old pleaded guilty in Isanti County to criminal vehicular homicide for causing a rollover wreck that killed a passenger in his car.
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Minnesota tourism rebounds: Here's where people visited
Top destinations include the Grand Casino in Mille Lacs County, the Mall of America and downtown Duluth.
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Orchestrator of Zaria McKeever killing gets life in prison
In a packed courtroom punctuated with emotion, the man who orchestrated the home invasion and killing of his ex-girlfriend by a pair of teenage brothers was sentenced to life in prison.
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Officials: Law enforcement gunfire killed man in shootout in Minnetonka
A deputy shot in the encounter has been released from the hospital.
20 years in prison for River Falls man who forced woman to stream on OnlyFans, other sex sites
He also sexually exploited a teenage girl.
West metro football power finds new head coach on current staff
Maple Grove made Adam Spurrell, a member of its staff for 19 years, the Crimson's third head coach in the school's nearly 30-year history.
South St. Paul considering 'one last hurrah' for its well-loved Northview Pool
The city eventually plans to close the pool, first opened in 1956, because of the cost of repairs -- but may keep it open for a final summer.
Woman fatally stabbed in downtown Duluth, police say
Police are trying to determine whether the stabbing is related to a shooting around the same time that wounded one person.
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What are the financial pros and cons of retiring in Minnesota?
The state has higher taxes. But it is also important to look at the "whole picture."
Assisted suicide in Minnesota? Critics point to Canada as cautionary tale.
Proposed medical aid in dying legislation promises to be an ongoing issue in Minnesota, where some in the disability community fear being devalued or coerced.
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With plentiful sunshine, it will feel like summer this weekend in much of Minnesota
The forecast calls for shorts, T-shirts and highs in the mid-70s Saturday and Sunday in the metro.
City of Minneapolis launches new census to better plug in to its music scene
Starting Friday, musicians and music professionals are being asked for data for an online census that has amped up programs in other cities.
Minnesota marijuana sales could be delayed or in short supply if planting doesn't start soon
Growers need time to get cannabis planted, harvested, tested and processed — preferably before retailers open.
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Body recovered from pond in Maple Grove may be that of missing 18-year-old man
Winston Drepaul has been missing for nearly three weeks, but authorities had yet to confirm the identity of the body found and the manner and cause of death.
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Jury: Nicolae Miu guilty of reckless homicide in Apple River stabbing
The St. Croix County jury convicted Nicolae Miu, 54, of reckless homicide for fatally stabbing Isaac Schuman, 17, at the popular recreation spot in western Wisconsin. He was also convicted of recklessly endangering the safety of four other people he stabbed.
New protections for Minnesota renters moving forward in Legislature
Though the most ambitious affordable-housing construction policies fell short this session, legislators are looking to create new rights for tenants and new rules for landlords.
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Christina Bogojevic named new Minnesota State Patrol chief
Bogojevic is the second woman to lead the State Patrol behind Anne Beers, who said she "couldn't be happier" about her selection.
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