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Longtime Twin Cities gang member pleads guilty to having high-powered gun
The charges against James Edward Hollman, Jr. spelled out many years of gang activity and his connections to serious shootings.
Hennepin County approves $16 million for updates to Public Safety Facility, Sheriff's Office
The planned upgrades to the facilities include elevator repairs and installations, a new roof, plumbing fixes and a new fence around the Public Safety Facility.
Roseville considering ban on foam take-out containers
Other metro cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina and St. Louis Park have already shifted to rules requiring greener to-go containers; Roseville is seeking public feedback on the idea.
Despite success, Duluth mayor wants to review out-of-town tourism partnership
Tourism tax revenue reached a record high at nearly $15 million in 2023.
Soldier in St. Cloud woman's smuggling ring admits role in trafficking drugs from El Chapo's cartel
The ringleader has also pleaded guilty. Her father also participated in the enterprise along with other Minnesotans.
Rosemount aluminum recycling firm begins major expansion project
In Minnesota, about half of aluminum beverage containers are recycled.
Families of men killed by police settle lawsuit against BCA
The families finally received long-sought information about the deaths, but some must still pick up their loved ones' belongings.
New surface parking lots in St. Paul would have to make room for EV chargers under proposed ordinance
The proposal aims to bring St. Paul closer to meeting climate policy targets and projected market demand for electric vehicles.
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Yuen: He donated his sperm to friends. Now he wants to be dad to the 5-year-old.
A sperm donor's paternity case could have statewide ramifications for same-sex couples and other families who rely on assisted reproduction.
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Brooks: NBC's fast-moving Ronna McDaniel flap shows defending U.S. democracy worth the hassle
Faced with petitions, withering criticism and a near-revolt in the news division, network quickly changed course on its decision to hire former RNC chair.
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Two Delta planes clip wings on taxiway at MSP
No one was hurt when the departing planes came in contact with each other Thursday morning.
Warrant: Stolen ruby slippers were buried in suspect's backyard for seven years
A woman says she saw the slippers, one of many things stolen by an alleged theft ring she was involved with alongside Jerry Hal Saliterman.
Teen sentenced to four years for role in murder that led to Amir Locke's killing during police raid
The shooter, Locke's cousin, is serving a term of more than 16 years, with roughly 10.5 years of that in prison.
Holy Family hires boys hockey coach from program on the rise
Zack Friedli, who was associate head coach as Chanhassen reached the Class 2A final, will take over the Fire.
Man charged after his 5 dogs maul girl getting off school bus in St. Paul
The owner surrendered the dogs to city Animal Control the day after attack, and "they were humanely euthanized," the charges read.
Couple found shot to death in vehicle in Blaine
"Law enforcement is not looking for any suspects, and there is no known threat to the public," a Sheriff's Office spokeswoman said.