Prison for man who was in daughter's Minnesota-based drug smuggling ring tied to notorious cartel
The drugs came from Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán's Sinaloa cartel in Mexico, according to prosecutors.
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Mahnomen hospital shutters inpatient beds to survive, a first in Minnesota
The northwest Minnesota hospital is converting to a rural emergency center that stabilizes patients but offers no inpatient beds for prolonged care.
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Blaine businessman sentenced to 4½ years in prison for cheating hundreds of job seekers out of $600K
Charles Fields' scheme "took constant planning and calculation, including his creation of fake names, multiple email accounts, and multiple businesses," according to the prosecution.
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University of Minnesota's Rachel Hardeman named to Time's list of 100 influential people
Professor Rachel Hardeman's research examines the effect of structural racism in the medical field and reproductive health equity.
Sentencing set for Nicolae Miu in teen's fatal stabbing in Apple River
The top count against Miu carries a sentence of up to 40 years in prison, with more time possible on the other counts.
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Light rail runs into new obstacle in North Loop: Key utility lines
Xcel Energy lines in the North Loop, which provide power to parts of downtown Minneapolis, will need to be moved.
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Minnesota State names interim leader for St. Cloud State University
Trustees chose Larry Dietz as interim president for St. Cloud State, and also named Shari Olson as interim leader for Northland Community & Technical College.
Six changes to make your backyard greener life while reducing your carbon footprint
Plant a tree. Or four. And ornamental grasses can absorb three times as much CO2 as a typical lawn.
Big and small ways to reduce your carbon footprint
Eat less beef. Ride the bus. Turn down the thermostat. For Earth Day, we bring you ideas on how to do your part and reduce your carbon footprint.
How to solar power your home to lower your carbon footprint
There are more options for boosting solar power at home than you might think, including installing rooftop solar, subscribing to a community garden or simply paying extra to your utility.
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Can't see the contents of your own fridge? It's not your fault (well, not entirely). Here are some quick hacks to reduce wasted food in your kitchen.
'Too lenient' plea deal rejected for man whose gun was used by 4-year-old boy to kill little brother
The agreement could have led to no jail time and all charges coming off the man's record.
Think twice about buying carbon offsets when you fly
Airlines are moving away from the practice and toward broader strategies to combat climate change. Do your research if you buy them.
Downtown St. Paul property values down, residential values up
Four takeaways from this year's Ramsey County Assessor's report.
Sealing up your home can save money and fight climate change
An Edina woman knew her house could get drafty in the winter, so she signed up for a home energy audit to find out where cold and heat were getting in.
What a renter can do to fight climate change
Behavioral change, personal investments and even a conversation with your landlord can help reduce the carbon emissions from your rental home or apartment.
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Replacing water heaters with heat pumps can help the environment, and get you a tax credit
Tax credits and subsidies are available for this lesser known appliance.
Unlicensed driver sentenced to 5 months for fatally hitting priest on bicycle in Rosemount
According to court records, Trejean Curry has 10 convictions for operating a vehicle while his driving privileges were revoked,
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Family of Ricky Cobb II sues Minnesota state troopers in shooting
The lawsuit claims that troopers violated Cobb's civil rights through unreasonable seizure and excessive use of force.
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Duluth's Warrior Brewing staves off closure with new owner
The owners of Eddie's Restaurant in Superior, Wis., will be at the helm.
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