Appeals court hears challenge to constitutionality of Minnesota Sex Offender Program
Minnesota alleges bias by U.S. district court judge, seeks reversal of his ruling.
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Outcry from American Indians prompts comic to call off Burnsville show, 2 others
Ralphie May has been criticized for a 2005 rant against American Indians, which also led to his Bemidji show being scrubbed.
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Dog shot in face multiple times in February dies
Stearns County sheriff is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to whoever fired the shots.
Legislators, families take sides as Minnesota, nation ramp up transgender debate
The transgender rights debate exploding in states like North Carolina is hitting closer to home this spring.
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Rybak, Dibble endorse Ilhan Omar over Rep. Kahn in DFL battle
Omar is trying to defeat Rep. Phyllis Kahn, the Legislature's longest-serving member
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United Way's $50 million in awards has a focus on 'culturally specific organizations'
The Greater Twin Cities United Way will award $50 million to more than 100 charities for safety net programs in the next three years, with…
Is Super Bowl worth $338M in spending? Math raises debate
Determining the net benefit relies on dozens of assumptions and calculations that can vary widely depending on who's running the numbers.
Son, the suspect in Shakopee couple's deaths, kills himself
Friends and family identified the victims as Terry Weimer, 68, and Renee Ahrens, 67. The retired substitute teachers were engaged to be married. Their bodies were found next to each other in their home, police said.
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Judge tosses poaching case over use of tracking device
The judge ruled that a warrant was needed to attach a GPS device to suspect's truck.
St. Paul school district reveals $484 million facilities improvement plan
The proposal includes a new building, renovations and a property tax increase of about $30 per year for owner of typical St. Paul home.
On a single day, 9 robberies across Minneapolis
The robberies represent a jump in serious crimes citywide.
Lawsuit challenges ICE's detention of immigrant at Sherburne County jail
The case challenges ICE's "blanket" policy for holding immigrants.
Obituary: Dale Nathan, family court critic, dies at 81
If not for Dale Nathan, two Lakeville teens missing for more than two years may never have been found and reunited with their father. Not…
More than 1,500 miles of bike trails line railroad beds and cross public lands.
Hennepin County apologizes for 6 a.m. wake-up sirens
The sirens sounded by mistake early in the morning, causing quite a stir.
Ramsey County to review sex assault cases to improve reporting, prosecution rates
Initiative aims to improve reporting by victims and county prosecution rates.
Ex-Mrs. America charged with making $5,000 in fraudulent returns to Macy's
Tags were switched on returned items, store says.
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Key federal witness in Minnesota ISIL investigation is arrested after gun incident
Guled Omar's failed 2012 trip was to join Somalia terror group, feds say.
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Camaro driver clocked, cited for going 171 mph on Duluth-area highway
The 2016 Camaro was on Hwy. 61 north of Duluth.
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"Random Acts of Fitness" at the mall
Almost two dozen students attended a pop-up "Random Acts of Fitness" class outside Macy's at the Mall of America in Bloomington on Tuesday evening. At…
Confusing Washington County intersection headed for an overhaul
Convergence of vehicles at Manning Avenue and 10th Street a concern for years.
Lawn socials and voting stickers win Knight Cities Challenge grants in St. Paul
The contest challenged innovators in 26 locales.
Gallery: Pop-up Boot Camp Class at Mall of America
Mpls/St.Paul Magazine is bringing a glimpse of the 2nd Annual Fit Fest to Mall of America® with Random Acts of Fitness, a special pop-up Boot Camp class.
2 lawsuits accuse No. 2 leader at St. John's Abbey of abuse
Two lawsuits take aim at the Rev. Tom Andert.
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- Son, the suspect in Shakopee couple's deaths, kills himself • South Metro
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