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Doctors, nurses speak out against closure of intensive care unit at Unity hospital campus
Providers fear the move will result in delays and longer ambulance rides to Mercy's main campus in Coon Rapids.
RNs fired for citing inmates' poor care in many Minnesota jails, lawsuit says
Three Anoka County jail inmates died in 2023 after falling ill in jail. The three RNs are suing the contractor, which is still providing nursing staff for the facility.
Transfers make major impact at boys basketball tourney — and people noticed
All four state champions — two public schools and two privates —benefited from players who transferred. That and more from the weekend.
Minnesota's graduation rates mostly flat in 2023 after pandemic rebound
Graduation rates dipped slightly for Black, Asian, Latino students and students learning English. Look up your school's results.
North Memorial's Maple Grove Hospital expansion plans still on hold due to issues in Robbinsdale
The health system must solve the financial challenges at its flagship hospital in Robbinsdale first, even though Maple Grove is operating at overcapacity levels.
State opening vehicle inspection station in Brooklyn Center with other sites across state to follow
Demand for inspections is prompting Driver and Vehicle Services to open more locations.
All the boys basketball state tournament winners, in one spot
Minnetonka surprised Wayzata, Totino-Grace won its third title in a row, Breck won its first, and Cherry's championship began the day.
Totino-Grace's 3A dominance leads to the opt-up question
Totino-Grace played a schedule almost entirely from 4A. Also Saturday, Cherry completed a rise from 0-22 to a state title, and Breck's Miles Newton channeled his dad.
Totino-Grace makes it three, winning another Class 3A state title
The Eagles surged away from Mankato East on the strength of senior Isaiah Johnson-Arigu's dunks and his 25 points.
Boys basketball championship games set in all four classes
Breck and Badgers-bound Daniel Freitag flew past Minnehaha Academy in Friday's first Class 2A semifinal. and will face Lake City Fertile-Beltrami and Cherry, led by Gophers-bound Isaac Asuma, advanced to Saturday's Class 1A championship.
Minnesotans with disabilities say Lyft, Uber departure would leave them stuck
Rideshare services have allowed more independence for many people who don't drive. But some say the companies have a poor track record of providing accessible services to all.
At packed meeting, Three Rivers Park Board backs plan to help Silverwood Park survive and thrive
Neighbors and fans spoke about site's significance in their lives amid discussion about its future.
St. Paul guitarist Billy Larson, 'a Kmart Keith Richards,' dies of brain cancer
The proud St. Paul East Sider was co-founder of the Minnesota Music Café.
Coming to New Hope's Northwood Park: fitness equipment for all
The park will be the first in the north metro suburb to have workout equipment for visitors.
Half of Championship Saturday is set for the boys basketball tournament
Defending champion Wayzata and Minnetonka will battle for the Class 4A championship, and Totino-Grace and Mankato East advanced to the Class 3A title game. The Class 1A semifinals are also set. Tap here for stories and in-game updates.
Day 2 at state: Rival DeLaSalle reveals Totino-Grace's true emotions
Eagles star Isaiah Johnson-Arigu conducted business as usual in a victory, while future Gophers guard Isaac Asuma and Cherry cruised in their Class 1A quarterfinal. Big man Alex Lester kept the Nevis engine running despite being gassed.
Champlin woman admits putting down baby in home day care too hard and inflicting severe brain injury
She initially tried to blame the assault on another child, according to the criminal complaint.
It's all right here! Wednesday's boys basketball tournament news, notes.
Eagan pulled off the biggest surprise of the quarterfinals, dropping Class 4A second seed Park Center. Tap here for game results and more from the first day of play.
Coach weighs in angrily about boys state tournament seeding
Stewartville's Parker Lyga said his team, ranked third but unseeded, was treated unfairly by "all the coaches here." The Tigers lost to top seed Totino-Grace.
We call this fun: State boys basketball opens with a 12-game day
A Wayzata sophomore spiced an early 4A quarterfinal with his passing. The 3A teams also got going before lunch, and 2A schools will take over the night.