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People of Praise, Barrett's small faith community, has deep roots in Minnesota
A tiny faith group that shaped the life of Amy Coney Barrett has its largest chapter in Minnesota.
Richfield DMV closes so City Hall can serve droves of early voters
Richfield temporarily closes agency inside City Hall to better serve historic turnout
Rape charges against Renaissance Festival manager dropped
His accuser is unable to get to Minnesota to testify because of COVID-19 concerns.
Delta pilot sentenced for nearly flying plane from MSP while under influence of alcohol
He was removed from the cockpit just as passengers began to board at MSP.
Belle Plaine woman killed in head-on crash on snowy western Minnesota highway
A Twin Cities area woman died in a head-on collision on a snowy western Minnesota highway over the weekend. The crash occurred shortly before 6:15…
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 25
AFTON SEPT. 13 Suspicious person. A homeowner reported seeing on his home camera an unknown person at his front door in the 14000 block…
Semi driver among 2 killed in crash near Northfield
A semitrailer truck driver was one of two motorists killed in a collision with a car west of Northfield. The crash occurred about 7:30 a.m.…
Passionate 'Front Row Joe' Trump supporter dies in highway crash near St. Peter
"Front Row Joe" was returning from Fla. event.
Lakeville approves plans for new Amazon fulfillment center
Amazon expects to open a 750,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Lakeville next summer, following a unanimous City Council vote Monday to approve the tech giant's plans.The…
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 18
CENTERVILLE SEPT. 16 Medical. A 27-year-old man approached officers on routine patrol in LaMotte Park, 6970 LaMotte Dr., and asked for their help in…
Minnesota Renaissance Festival on Parade in Shakopee
The first-ever Minnesota Renaissance Festival on Parade is a drive-through experience featuring over 30 Festival foods.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 11
ANDOVER SEPT. 22 Theft. Bourbon was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway at a home in the 800 block of NW.…
No jail time a possibility for south metro motorist who fatally hit woman and drove off
Defense attorney says driver thought she hit a deer, "an innocent mistake."
Metro Transit to take over operation of Red Line bus rapid transit
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority has operated the bus route since its debut in 2013.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 4
ANDOVER SEPT. 22 Theft. Bourbon was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway at a home in the 800 block of NW.…
What happens to your Minnesota absentee ballot after you mail it?
Minnesota has seen a surge of interest in absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 election, as more voters opt to vote early or by mail in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Judge dismisses Jason Lewis' lawsuit over Walz's COVID-19 orders
Lewis filed the suit in May, arguing that the Democratic governor's pandemic restrictions on travel and public gatherings violate his constitutional rights. It is one of 15 court challenges to Walz's executive powers.
Omni opens Nordic-themed hotel in Vikings development
New hotel is long-planned component of the NFL team's new home campus
BCA identifies man shot by police during St. Cloud confrontation
The man was being sought by St. Paul police at the time of the shooting.
One killed, another injured in Itasca County collision
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a crash in Itasca County Wednesday afternoon, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.A Chevy TrailBlazer driven…