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Three killed, at least three injured in alcohol-involved head-on Cass County crash
Three northern Minnesotans died and at least three people were hospitalized with critical injuries.
Minnesota AG Ellison brings charges in Faribault area Medicaid fraud scheme
Co-conspirators are accused of fraudulent billing for transportation, interpreter and specialty clinic services.
Hudson teacher charged for alleged sexual contact with 11-year-old student
A judge has barred the St. Paul woman from contact with minors as her case continues.
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Planters recalls honey-roasted peanuts, mixed nuts packages over possible listeria contamination
The recall affects Publix distribution sites in four states and Dollar Tree warehouses in two.
Man who died in south Minneapolis shooting was firefighter in Eagan and Eden Prairie
Both departments said Joseph C. Johns died in the early Sunday shooting.
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This ancient tree is one of the oldest in Minnesota. The warming climate might kill it.
The Legacy Tree, a northern white cedar, has withstood dozens of windstorms, endured drought, dodged fires and even escaped the lumber mill, which leveled the surrounding forest. It is a bridge to Minnesota's past — but it may not survive Minnesota's future climate.
Man admits he fatally stabbed mother's boyfriend in Coon Rapids home, charges say
An autopsy tallied at least nine stab wounds, with one to the victim's right thigh proving fatal.
Stillwater to host dinner on Historic Lift Bridge
The May 18 public dinner will be held as a grand opening celebration for the city's new Chestnut Plaza, located immediately west of the bridge.
A reporter and her child navigate a Minnesota rite of passage: a ropes course
A three-day trip to one of the state's environmental learning centers offered outdoor experiences, bird encounters and decisive moments 30 feet off the ground.
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I-35W northbound reopens in Bloomington after crash involving pedestrian
The 39-year-old pedestrian was taken to HCMC with life-threatening injuries, the State Patrol said.
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Are plastic lane dividers enough to keep drivers safe in work zones?
Motorists have raised concerns amid recent crashes on Hwy. 52 in Dakota County and I-35 near Faribault.
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School sex abuse victim uses his tragedy to close gap in law
Lincoln Singh and his family are lobbying the Minnesota Legislature to require parental notification when students are unexpectedly pulled out of class.
Minnesota Power agrees to smaller bill increase for customers in settlement
If utility regulators approve the deal with state officials, residential customers' electric rates would increase 4.9% instead of the originally posed 12%.
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Could a big week for St. Paul's Union Depot hint at a brighter future?
This week, Union Depot celebrated the announcement of a second daily Amtrak train to Chicago and the opening of Choo Choo Bob's Train Store in the quiet landmark.
Minneapolis English teacher named Minnesota Teacher of the Year 2024
Washburn High School's Tracy Byrd, who helps kids who lost so much during the pandemic, is Education Minnesota's 60th Teacher of the Year.
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University of Minnesota students race to … eat lettuce?
The University of Minnesota's Lettuce Club enticed over 40 college students to spend their sunny Sunday racing to devour a head of iceberg lettuce.
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Advocates move to protect Ecuadorian migrants' status in Minnesota
They are joining a national movement to advocate for a federal designation that would allow Ecuadorians to have work permits and deportation protections.
Neal: What happens after you win a national title?
The parties start, and some don't stop. The phone rings. The contracts come. Life is good right now for basketball coaches and fans in Mankato.
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Woodbury Target standoff suspect charged with multiple felonies
Donald Eugene Roche, who was shot by law enforcement, faces felony charges after he allegedly pointed a pistol-style BB gun at officers in the Woodbury Target parking lot.
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Alexandria armed bank robbery suspect arrested in West Fargo
A 49-year-old man was arrested in West Fargo, N.D., Friday, after he allegedly robbed the Bremer Bank in downtown Alexandria.
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