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Edina aims to improve racial equity, drops police oversight board
The multiyear plan, approved last week by the City Council, includes dozens of directives but leaves out some requested by a task force that sought to address police relations.
Hennepin County eyes a 5.5 percent increase in the property tax levy
Funding for child protection services is at center of need for $43 million in new revenue.
Guilty plea in humiliating attack on older woman in Mpls. bus shelter posted on Facebook
One person among many intervened while the others "do nothing," according to authorities.
Bloomington art exhibit aims to share fears, anxieties of immigrant children
Separation from family is among the deep fears and anxieties depicted in drawings and essays curated for Bloomington exhibit.
J.D. Power: MSP in middle of pack in customer satisfaction among North America's largest airports
Retail offerings and security check-in were given high marks in U.S. and Canada.
Orono prosecutes 74-year-old, saying she rented her lakeshore dock illegally
Nancy Edwards said she understands that the city doesn't want pop-up marinas, but adds that a single boat on a dock should be allowed, at least for low-income residents.
Prince fans file petition demanding federal grand jury probe into death
"We want justice to be served," said one fan who worked on the petition.
Father of four identified as boater recovered from Lake Minnetonka
Family and friends have identified the boater whose body was pulled from Lake Minnetonka over the weekend.Erick Barbieri-Astorga was recovered by searchers late Sunday morning,…
Bystander trained for crises rallies others to save child in quarry
One of several swimmers directed into the water by a well prepared bystander went into the water and came out with the little girl.
Former Hopkins mayoral candidate convicted of threatening federal judge
A former Hopkins mayoral candidate with a hot temper and a penchant for making foul threats was convicted Friday of threatening to kill a federal…
Environmentalists sue Minnetonka over proposed mountain bike trails
Group is concerned about the impact of proposed mountain biking trails.
Second death is linked to Minneapolis homeless encampment
Wade Redmond, 20, had "a family and a home," but was drawn to the camp.
Thor's new headquarters touted as a 'beacon of hope' for North Side
Regional Acceleration Center designed as catalyst for prosperity and growth
Charges: Fired Benilde coach was going to meet 15-year-old 'Lyla' for sex
Charges say he made a two-hour drive to Wisconsin to have sex with 15-year-old 'Lyla.'
Fairview Southdale cited for secret videotaping
Investigation finds that Fairview Southdale violated privacy rights.
Why did St. Paul man fire fatal shots outside Father's Day gathering? 'I don't know'
A 33-year-old man has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting another man in a parked car outside a Robbinsdale home as children watched.
Officials: 24 Hennepin employees investigated for misconduct
Twelve resign in the face of misconduct allegations.
Twin Cities man severely mauled in encounter with 2 bears in Wyoming
He was backpacking in the Beartooth Mountains and came upon the bears so quickly that he didn't have time to use his bear spray.
Authorities name Twin Cities motorcyclist killed in western Wis. collision
Authorities have identified the Twin Cities motorcyclists who collided in western Wisconsin while riding with a group, leaving one dead and the other seriously injured.
Driver of Toyota that hit Edina gas station suspects acceleration flaw
The driver steered toward bags of mulch out front to keep physical, structural damage to a minimum. She was among 5 hurt, one seriously.