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Family of Somali-American man sues over his shooting death by police in Eagan in 2019
Dakota County attorney concluded the shooting of Isak Aden was justified.
Large Minnesota nonprofits caught in stimulus aid gap, face cost-cutting
Nine Minnesota groups ineligible for stimulus are turning to Congress.
Is it true that Minneapolis has a park every six blocks?
When it comes to national rankings, the city regularly sits near the top for its park system, and this might be the reason why.
Retiring city manager Todd Gerhardt oversaw Chanhassen's dramatic growth
In his 34 years working for the city, Todd Gerhardt saw its population more than triple. Now it's time to retire.
Back in class: Minnesota districts experiment with hybrid version of summer school
At some Minnesota districts, students are back in the building for socially distanced learning.
19-year-old dies in rollover crash in Clay County
He was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fatal injuries, the State Patrol said.
Funding shortfall cancels Minn. opioid response grants, raises call for change
A 2019 law was supposed to provide $20 million, but many programs have been shut out.
Hero of her own story: Young eyewitness to Floyd's killing is writing children's book
Judeah Reynolds, age 9, is going to tell her own story. The story of what happened that day she walked to the store, and in the days that followed.
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Hero of her own story: Young eyewitness to Floyd's killing is writing children's book
Judeah Reynolds, age 9, is going to tell her own story. The story of what happened that day she walked to the store, and in the days that followed.
Jennifer Brooks
Flower Power: Reopened conservatory in St. Paul offers a break from pandemic gloom
When the pandemic closed the conservatory doors, the gardeners opened a window.Through the cold, gray spring, as the virus spread and Minnesota shut down, people…
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Why do tiny cities like Lauderdale, Landfall and Falcon Heights exist?
Why do gas prices vary so much around Minnesota?
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Family of Somali American man killed by police files lawsuit
The family of a Somali-American man police shot to death during a standoff in Eagan last summer has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the shooting wasn't justified and the man was targeted because of his race.
Two voices spoke up during Minneapolis riots in 1969. They both carried
Molly Ivins' stint in Minneapolis was comparatively short, 1967 to 1970, but memorable.
Don Hartzell, longtime principal at North Branch Elementary, dies at 86
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Metro briefs: Tiny house builder to reuse plywood that protected businesses following Floyd death
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Minnesota briefs: Mankato City Council will consider mask requirement
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