Minn. woman gifts parkland to Washington County, with a catch
In her will, Joyce Heinisch gifted the county with a 300-acre parcel for a public park, as long as some of her family members can live out their lives on it first.
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Man who robbed woman at gunpoint in Arden Hills found guilty of kidnapping, bank fraud, theft
Raphael Raymond Nunn held up two women and stole from another, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Two first-ring St. Paul suburbs look to improve rental housing quality
West St. Paul and South St. Paul — both areas with many units — are making changes so properties are kept up and renters have a better experience.
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Feeding Our Future trial: What you should know as prosecutors prepare to rest their case
Prosecutors will rest their case this week and defense attorneys for the seven defendants on trial will start calling their own witnesses to make their case they fed children across Minnesota.
Man who died in south Minneapolis house fire is identified
The victim lived alone, according to neighbors.
'Democrats will learn a lesson': Some Muslims work to defeat Biden
Opposed to the president's actions in the Israel-Hamas war, some activists are working to defeat him in November.
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Old guard of St. Paul's historic W. 7th neighborhood seeks to connect with newer residents
Oldest neighborhood in city becoming younger, wealthier and less connected to bedrock organizations.
Minneapolis Muslims fear further attacks after alleged hit-and-run in mosque parking lot
A 37-year-old Minneapolis man was charged Friday with second-degree assault and could also face prosecution for bias-motivated crime.
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Good Trouble aims to forge healthier paths for struggling youth
The organization's founders draw on their own experiences to help schools reach out to students facing adversity.
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A longer day returns to Duluth public schools
The Duluth school district long ago eliminated the seventh period for grades 6-12 to save money. Now it's coming back.
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Black plastic and foam to-go containers are banned in Minneapolis. Restaurants are still getting up to speed.
One in 10 restaurants was out of compliance with the city's requirement for recyclable or compostable containers. The black plastic ban started Jan. 1.
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Medcalf: George Floyd's uncle speaks out 4 years after his nephew's murder
"Do something," he says, urging the fight for progress and justice to continue.
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Minneapolis homelessness crisis keeps moving — to the same places
In his first mayoral campaign, Mayor Jacob Frey vowed to end homelessness in five years. It's proven to be one of the most intractable problems of his time in office.
What is a St. Paul sandwich, and why can't you get one in St. Paul?
The sandwich, which has been named Top 10 in the country, has a convoluted backstory and a surprisingly good taste.
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Timberwolves 'superfan' Jordan Dye brings his hype and signature style courtside
The owner of a local streetwear clothing line creates following, community at Target Center.
Day of remembrance honors George Floyd nearly four years after his killing
Community leaders warned against being complacent about making change during one of several events in Minneapolis Friday hosted by the nonprofit Win Back.
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Three Anoka children infected with measles may have exposed others at HCMC
The siblings, all younger than 10, contracted measles after visiting Europe, where the fast-spreading viral disease is common.
9 more dugout canoes found in Wisconsin's Lake Mendota; 1 may be 4,500 years old
That would make it the oldest dugout canoe recorded in the Great Lakes region, dating back to around 2500 BC.
Charge: Driver hit man with van outside Minneapolis mosque he had targeted before
The criminal complaint does not yet include a charge classifying it as a bias-motivated crime, but the Hennepin County attorney says that's being investigated.
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Powwow to replace protest for Hinckley graduates
A Hinckley-Finlayson school board decision to block a tribal drum group from performing at the school's graduation ceremony drew ire.
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