Brooks: Neither rain nor political heat keeps postal workers from their appointed rounds
Every once in a while, Minnesota postal workers get a reminder that the U.S. Postal Service is still America's favorite federal agency.
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Judge says no more jail time for man who started fatal fire in Walmart lot in Fridley
If he abides by probation, the felony convictions will be reduced to misdemeanors.
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Minneapolis sued over police funding: City 'is in a crisis'
The activists' lawsuit cites an increase in crime.
Man, 83, falls off moving boat on Wright County lake and dies
Civilians and emergency personnel teamed up in the effort to save the man's life.
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Teen dies after she was pinned underneath golf cart
A 17-year-old girl has died after she was pinned underneath a golf cart at a campground in Columbia County.
Minneapolis police union president Kroll bashes chief in radio interview
Saying he won't back down, he pledged not to retire any time soon
Another plea for college COVID safety amid more Minn. deaths
Retreat to online classes at three U.S. universities has Minnesota health officials tripling down on their call for caution by local students this fall.
St. Paul woman, 61, found shot dead in backyard of East Side home
The victim's grandchildren were in the home at the time she was shot.
An honorary commencement tribute to you: A virtual yearbook with hundreds of Minnesota’s outgoing seniors who are graduating amid social distancing. Plus: Celebrity commencement speakers, a word from a valedictorian and a shout-out to our teachers.
Quilt museum plans exhibit to commemorate 19th Amendment
The National Quilt Museum in western Kentucky is planning a special exhibit to commemorate the centennial of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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Citing safety, St. Paul will clear I-35E homeless encampment
Officials haven't yet notified occupants but say they'll be given time to move.
Faculty of UMD's largest college threatens to teach online only
They want the campus better prepared for COVID-19.
Review of Minneapolis off-duty police work being put on hold again
City leaders want to rein in the loosely regulated system, saying some officers work exceptionally long hours, raising concerns about liability and health.
New diverse art replaces 1930s murals in St. Paul Council Chambers
The four new pieces replace 1930s murals.
Names of two recent Minneapolis homicide victims made public
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has released the names of two men recently shot to death in Minneapolis.Ronald Smith Jr., 21, of St. Cloud,…
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ATV crash victim was Nessel Township man
Injured last month in Rush City, he died at North Memorial Aug. 5.
As cases surge, nursing home inspectors not routinely tested
State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said the agency intends to start testing staffers who visit long-term care facilities.
Newport man charged in fatal shooting in South St. Paul
An argument over the telephone came before the shooting death, according to the charges filed Wednesday.
Minnesota has 17 COVID deaths in highest one-day spike since June
The one-day jump in deaths and hospitalizations came amid other positive signs that the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic might be cresting.
Edina scuttles plans for affordable housing on deed-restricted property
The city felt restricted by a 1963 provision keeping the property parkland.
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Fresh peaches sold at Aldi, Target linked to salmonella infections in Minnesota, other states
Twenty-three Minnesotans were identified as part of the outbreak, the Minnesota Health Department reported.
Pence visits Wisconsin, wonders where Biden is
Vice President Mike Pence poked fun at Democrats during a visit to Wisconsin on Wednesday for canceling their in-person national convention in Milwaukee in favor of a virtual gathering due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Charges: St. Paul man stabbed teen brother nine times during domestic dispute
Davant Coppage, 17, was killed during an argument with his brother, according to the complaint.
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