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As longtime Hutchinson, Litchfield papers close, 2 newspapers launch to take their place
The Leader and Independent Review published their final editions this week but CherryRoad Media announced Friday it plans to open new papers in May.
Former diversity worker sues University of Minnesota after firing over swastika photo
Mashal Sherzad said the U discriminated against her and violated her free speech rights. The university said her post of the photo on social media undermined her credibility.
Metro Transit steps up safety efforts with monitors displaying bus behavior for all to see
The strategy is to improve safety with a visual reminder to riders that their actions are being recorded.
Duluth mayor pledges population growth in the long-stalled city
Mayor Roger Reinert said he won't raise taxes next year and will take a tougher stance on panhandling.
Minneapolis to set up Lake Street Community Safety Center, and wants residents' help to define it
A temporary community safety center on the immigrant business corridor, followed by a permanent one coming to 2633 Minnehaha Av., aim to reinvigorate public safety in south Minneapolis.
Searching for Snoopy: What happened to all the 'Peanuts' statues in St. Paul?
The creative tributes to the comic strip characters were ubiquitous in the capital city in the early 2000s.
North Oaks withdraws request for density exemption from Met Council
Met Council staff members said the planned development didn't meet density requirements, and that granting North Oaks an exception could set a bad precedent.
Gunfire from vehicle kills 14-year-old in SUV at northeast Mpls. gas station
The shooting occurred about 3 a.m. at the 24-hour BP in the 2600 block of NE. University Avenue, police said.
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Anderson: Building a new Waterville fish hatchery will help shorten the time between bites
With new funding, a long-dreamed-of facility will replace the 1954 Waterville, Minn., hatchery that began as a garage.
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Brooks: Minnesota state senator's burglary arrest puts private family drama in the election year spotlight
Public waits to learn more after state Sen. Nicole Mitchell was arrested in a relative's home.
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BCA says man pointed pistol-style BB gun at officers before he was shot in Woodbury
The BCA has identified six officers who used force during the Woodbury incident, including two who fired their guns.
In Grand Rapids, Itasca Pride is planning its first event, but there is already pushback
"Straight pride" is planning its parade around the same location.
Mother charged with fentanyl overdose death of her 8-month-old boy in Roseville hotel room
A rolled-up dollar bill with fentanyl on it was found on the hotel floor, the charges say.
Dog returned safely to woman who had 'Tiny' stolen from her while on a walk in St. Paul 2 days ago
The dog was found in St. Paul roughly 3 miles to the southwest of where she was stolen.
Prairie Island Indian Community requests the return of 'Mankato Hanging Rope'
The noose, owned by the Minnesota Historical Society, was used to hang an ancestor of the community at Fort Snelling during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862
St. Paul robbery, murder accomplice sentenced to 30 years
Detwan Allen was convicted of helping to rob and kill Alex Becker in 2022. Another accomplice is scheduled to be sentenced this June.