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Metro Transit expanding fleet of electric buses in 'crucial' step toward environmental goal
Twenty new 40-foot buses are expected to be rolling on local routes by 2026.
New State Patrol chief opens up about adding women to ranks, frets over her teen driver at home
Col. Christina Bogojevic believes women have an edge when it comes to interacting with the public.
Blaine reveals plans for major new entertainment district near National Sports Center
Construction could begin this summer on the project that includes a baseball stadium and other amenities. An open house will be held Wednesday at City Hall.
Help on the way for north Minneapolis neighborhood prone to extreme flooding
Several low-lying blocks of the Cleveland neighborhood have weathered excess storm water for decades. New flood modeling finally has identified the area as a priority for street and sewer improvements.
Police departments are buying pickup trucks to spot dangerous distracted drivers on the road
The Department of Public Safety awarded money to 13 agencies to get the specialized vehicles.
One day in the frantic life of a Children's Minnesota emergency room nurse
The pediatric provider revealed life in its St. Paul emergency department as part of a hiring campaign to beat other Minnesota hospitals to scarce nurses and caregivers.
New director of Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is longtime abuse investigator Tony Schendel
Schendel will be in charge of navigating the city's animal control unit through challenges with overcrowding and an uptick in neglect cases.
Searching for Snoopy: What happened to all the 'Peanuts' statues in St. Paul?
The creative tributes to the comic strip characters were ubiquitous in the capital city in the early 2000s.
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Civil War group honors the last Union veteran buried in each Minnesota county
History buffs hope to 'keep green' the memories of long-forgotten soldiers in blue.
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DNR prepares for major shift to outdoor recreation licensing online
You'll still be able to buy a paper license at your favorite bait shop or store, but most hunters, anglers, boaters, snowmobilers, ATV riders and skiers will carry permissions by phone.
Wolves vs. Nuggets is set. Here's everything we know about Round 2.
The second-seeded Nuggets beat the Lakers 108-106 on Monday to advance to the second round. The Wolves-Nuggets series opens Saturday in Denver.
'Blended Harmony' at History Theatre unearths tuneful history of the first Asians on Broadway
The Minneapolis-born Kim Loo Sisters cut a melodic path on American stages, entertaining under the lights but also in patriotic shows for troops.
Gun safety bills may hinge on one senator's fate despite House support, likely passage
Bills before the Minnesota House would require safe storage and crack down on straw purchases The House passed legislation Monday creating a duty to report missing guns to law enforcement within 48 hours.
Another pro-Palestinian protest camp goes up at the U
U of M student groups announced the rally Monday, stating that "the time for escalation has come."
Falcon Heights, St. Anthony nearing police partnership severed after Philando Castile's killing
The vote was unanimous in Falcon Heights but not St. Anthony, where one council member expressed concern about cost, quality of service and culture.