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Why all Hennepin County residents' trash bills went up
State law says trash haulers cannot charge customers who recycle more, so everyone ends up paying.
Legislative auditor: State firefighter training board violated 'significant' financial documentation requirements
The audit report found that one employee received hotel benefits while using a state purchasing card, which goes against Department of Public Safety policy.
Minnesota State names two finalists who could lead St. Cloud State through cuts, layoffs
SCSU President Robbyn Wacker announced last fall she is stepping down in June after six years at the helm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Laura Yuen
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.
Jennifer Brooks
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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Reporting errors, missing graduates mar Minnesota graduation rate calculations
The Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts clarified reporting errors, but the episode points to ongoing needs to better collect and organize student data.
St. Paul man admits to gun charge stemming from shooting, chase and crash into Lowertown restaurant
The SUV crashed into the Ox Cart Ale House while it was closed.
Minnesota's 'archaic' tech wastes critical caseworker time, counties say
Gov. Tim Walz proposed $15 million for upgrades. Far more is needed to overhaul a crash-prone system used for child protection and other services.
Wisconsin man's body pulled from Zumbro River near Rochester
James Steiner, 62, was found in a submerged truck in the river.
Parking ramps are ugly — but we need more of them in downtown Minneapolis
What if any new ramp could be designed to enhance the city, not just store cars?
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.