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Juvenile sentence haunts Two Harbors mayor
Family's story of abuse resurfaces as Mayor Chris Swanson faces recall election Tuesday.
Want to stop crime? Walk with us, say Minneapolis block clubs
Neighborhood groups are forming walking clubs to deter crime around the city.
Burnsville police arrest man in suspected arson after apartment fire
More than 50 residents were displaced because of the Saturday morning fire.
Brooks: Beloved Twin Cities businesses are making a comeback, thanks to you
Fans have donated to save a St. Paul diner and an independent Minneapolis bookstore.
Minnesota Historical Society rebuilding after staff layoffs, revenue losses during pandemic
Two years after the outbreak of COVID-19, the Historical Society has about 80% of its pre-pandemic staff, high turnover — and a new union for employees.
Hennepin County museum exhibit tells colorful tale of Minneapolis pioneer family
An adventure-loving former sailor and his wife settled far from the sea in Minnesota Territory.
North Minneapolis band camp styled after music of historically Black colleges and universities
Three alumni of HBCUs run a free summer camp that teaches "show style" marching band skills.
Soaring property values shock owners in Minn. lake country
Many owners saw the value of their properties double in just one year.
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Jennifer Brooks
Brooks: Beloved Twin Cities businesses are making a comeback, thanks to you
Fans have donated to save a St. Paul diner and an independent Minneapolis bookstore.
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Hennepin County museum exhibit tells colorful tale of Minneapolis pioneer family
An adventure-loving former sailor and his wife settled far from the sea in Minnesota Territory.
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Two are killed in separate crashes in Crow Wing County
State Patrol reports there was a separate fatal crash Saturday morning in Crow Wing County.
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Bloomington police chief will give an update on the investigation Monday.
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What you need to know about burn pits
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