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Among Minnesota's refugees, military presence in Twin Cities stirs painful memories
Seeing the heavy security presence reminds many of conflicts in their native countries.
Psychologist at Minnesota sex offender program charged with sexually assaulting two clients
Minn. Sex Offender Program psychologist assaulted two male clients, charges say.
Twins and Target Field seeking new artists to create works for ballpark plaza
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Ballpark authority agreed to spend $200K on project to replace glass images.
Judge dismisses former coaches' discrimination claims against University of Minnesota Duluth
Women's lawsuit claimed discrimination because of their sexual orientation.
Minnesota GOP challenges Democrats over Rep. Maxine Waters' words
Democrats say GOP members were silent during January insurrection.
St. Paul selects park names for former Ford plant site
Next year, say hello to Gateway Park, Assembly Union Park, Uŋči Makha Park and Míča Park.
Minnesota urges athlete COVID-19 testing; masks in outdoor games now optional
Minnesota health officials urged continued testing of everyone involved in youth sports, to slow the ongoing COVID-19 spread and buy time for more Minnesotans to get vaccinated.
Biden to restore California's power to set pollution rules
The U.S. Transportation Department is moving to reverse former President Donald Trump's bid to end California's ability to set its own automobile tailpipe pollution standards.
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Medcalf: Chauvin trial verdict offers glimmer of hope of what Minnesota can become
Although the darkness still lingers, the sun poked through the clouds on Tuesday.
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Medcalf: Gawking at Black pain steals our humanity
What's the line between reporting atrocities and feeding fascination with Black trauma?
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Nielsen: at least 23.2 million watched Chauvin verdict
At least 23.2 million Americans watched on television this week as former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
Brooklyn Center issues citywide curfew for Thursday night
The curfew will be in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday.
EXPLAINER: Why is Chauvin unlikely to face maximum sentence?
Derek Chauvin is already locked away in Minnesota's only maximum-security prison, held in a single cell for his own safety. But it will be two months before the former Minneapolis police officer learns his sentence for George Floyd's death.
Duluth has COVID-19 vaccines to spare; come and get them, hospitals urge
St. Luke's and Essentia are both seeking to increase the reach of the local supply.
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As the novel coronavirus spreads across the world, we've answered reader question about what they most want to know about the outbreak.
S Carolina quirky liquor laws give sour grapes to wine giant
The biggest winemaker in the U.S. wants to open an East Coast bottling and distribution center in South Carolina, investing $400 million and hiring up to 500 people. But its request for open tasting rooms where the public can sample wines has some lawmakers and small businesses crying sour grapes.