State offers help to students struggling with FAFSA forms
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education will provide $15,000 grants to two advocacy groups to assist students after glitches marred the rollout of a new federal financial aid form.
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College graduations will be twice as sweet for class whose high school celebrations happened online
COVID-19 lockdowns forced Minnesota high schools to move graduation online four years ago. Now, many college graduates will get their first chance to walk across a stage.
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Minnesota eyes 'sprint' paramedics to ease rural shortages, lagging emergency response
Legislature considers $6 million to test the use of chase vehicles that would respond to medical emergencies on the Iron Range and in the northwest lakes region.
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See stunning photos of the northern lights from across Minnesota
The northern lights put on a spectacular show across Minnesota Friday night into early Saturday.
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Chief justice hails state's backload of cases returning to pre-pandemic levels
The case backlog tied to COVID-19 once stood at nearly 14,000.
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How did gambling develop into a major industry in Minnesota?
Gambling had been largely illegal in the state until half a century ago.
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New women's shelter to break ground in Bemidji this week
Decades in the making, the new $4.1 million shelter will replace a 46-year-old facility.
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Anglers hope to unlock the mysteries of Minnesota's oddest, oldest fish
The state's redhorse, bigmouth buffalo, gar and other rough fish have been misunderstood for more than a century.
Ex-St. Kate's nursing dean used school funds for faraway travel with boyfriend, latest charges say
Last week, the former dean of nursing was charged with stealing more than $400,000 from the school and funneling the money to her romantic companion's business.
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Air quality alert extended for Twin Cities, southern Minnesota. Here's how to stay safe.
The affected area includes the Twin Cities metro, Albert Lea, Marshall, Worthington, Rochester, Winona, Mankato and the tribal nation of Prairie Island.
Prep Athletes of the Week: Totino-Grace golfer rises from rough start
Peyton Savageau wound up with a 5-under-par 67 and the title at the Spring Lake Park Invitational, after going two over on the first five holes.
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Itasca County paints over jail's 10 Commandments
The commandments and other religious quotes found inside the jail divided many in the northeastern Minnesota county.
Minnesota House to debate putting equal rights, abortion protections on the ballot in 2026
There's still disagreement between Democrats in the House and Senate about the language and whether it should go on the ballot this fall or in two years.
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Appeals court reverses 2040 Plan injunction; Minneapolis to revive stalled developments
Smart Growth Minneapolis has vowed to appeal the ruling to the state Supreme Court as the Legislature considers whether to intervene in an environmental lawsuit that has interrupted the construction of multifamily housing throughout the city.
Minnesota expunges nearly 58,000 misdemeanor cannabis records
"Minnesotans will see changes to their records immediately and as additional expungements are made in the months and years ahead," BCA Superintendent Drew Evans said.
'Review: Twin Cities Ballet's 'Coppélia in Paris' more on point when it sticks to the narrative
The ballet within a ballet is a riff on the classic "Coppélia" and features strong performances from its leads.
One Class 4A baseball team corners the market on perfection
Wayzata, ranked No. 1 in the Metro Top 10, is the last undefeated team in the class now that Farmington has lost.
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Wildfire smoke is linked to more emergency room visits for heart attacks
Short-term health impacts of poor air quality have been apparent in Minnesota. Research is trying to assess the long-term consequences as well.
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Iron Range centers have 'Day Without Child Care' to emphasize 'the workforce behind the workforce'
Childcare providers have long waitlists, growing expenses, and staff that can make more money elsewhere.
Driver suspected of being high when he caused collision near Twin Cities that killed his passenger
"Don't call the cops," people at the scene heard him say, according to a court filing.
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Authorities search for missing man who left alone in a kayak on a central Minnesota lake
The kayak was found about 1:15 p.m. Sunday on Nest Lake.
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Man dies after being struck by train in Rochester
The 23-year-old's name has not yet been released.
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It's Bike to Work Week. Here are 5 tips for newbies
A few lessons in safety and preparation for that first commute.
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All-way stop sign test coming to Champlin this week to boost road safety
And it's National Bike to Work Week with group rides and a celebration in downtown Minneapolis.
St. Paul 18-year-old killed in Inver Grove Heights crash
The young man died at the scene, officials say.
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Riders say Metro Mobility is a lifeline, but sometimes it makes their lives miserable
Delays, denials, circuitous routes, a confusing complaints process — Met Council says it's working on it.
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