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Murder charges: Landlord shot father, sister in Robbinsdale home days after seeking their eviction
Both victims were found sitting in chairs with gunshot wounds to the head, according to the charges.
Afghan interpreter questions the cost of war as he repairs phones at Mall of America
Grateful to be in the U.S., Khyber Sakhi is still angered at the Americans' exit from Afghanistan and saddened by the fate of his country.
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Afghan interpreter questions cost of war as he works at MOA
Grateful to be in the U.S., Khyber Sakhi is still angered at the Americans' exit from Afghanistan and saddened by the fate of his country.
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Two people fatally shot in Robbinsdale home; police say 47-year-old man arrested
Property records say he lives in adjoining residence of the side-by-side duplex that he owns.
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Hutchinson says he has no plans to step down after DUI
Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson was charged with four misdemeanor drunk driving charges, but pleaded guilty to fourth-degree driving under the influence of alcohol. He received two years of probation and a fine after guilty plea.
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Minnesota nonprofits look for new ways to diversify their volunteer ranks
A statewide advocacy organization is pushing to re-examine how to broaden the base of organizations.
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Metro briefs: Anoka County crime lab wins prestigious award
Council Member Dave McClung died Dec. 1.
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Brooklyn Park teen missing, believed to be with man from Michigan who crashed car in Wisconsin
She left a note early this week saying she would be back, police said.
Business
Hennepin County will have an extra $91 million in federal funds to spend on housing next year
The money will boost the county's normal one-year spending by more than 60%. Its goal is to help 1,000 homeless people and create 2,000 affordable housing units.
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Hennepin County library director may need to live in state under new policy
The library chief can ask for exemption, but new policy says if your staff interacts with the public, you can't live out-of-state.
West Metro
Edina massage therapist charged with molesting client
The woman said she needed a massage to relieve stress following the death of a close family member, according to the criminal complaint.
Local
Another union at MSP airport authorizes strike
Members of the International Union of Operating Engineers could strike as early as Jan. 25.
Business
Last-minute rush is on, but shoppers and retailers are happy
Even the emergence of a new coronavirus variant didn't stop crowds of shoppers from packing into stores in the final days before the holiday.
Roger Cersine, popular teacher and Minnesota Hall of Fame swimming official, dies at 86
Washburn High teacher was known for challenging students with dramatic classroom scenarios.
Local
Three juveniles charged in carjackings in Edina and St. Louis Park that injured five
Several victims were violently attacked.
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Hennepin County sheriff sentenced to two years probation on DUI charges
He also was fined $610 after he crashed his SUV.
Group formed to combat displacement from Blue Line extension
Community members encouraged to participate
Local
Demand skyrockets for tutors to help K-12 students close gaps
Several services available but cost can be an issue.
Local
New approach offers hope for Minnesotans 'living in shadows'
Across Minnesota, county agencies and nonprofits that do outreach are increasingly embracing a "housing first" strategy, in which everyone who is identified as homeless is offered a stable home without preconditions such as sobriety or employment.
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