Medcalf: Minneapolis officer's death reflects a universal threat - guns are everywhere
No one is spared from the proliferation of gun violence.
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Man shot dead outside Amazon warehouse in Lakeville early Saturday
Authorities have a suspect in custody and are investigating what led to the altercation.
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Elizabeth 'Betty' Norris, career postal clerk and trailblazing Black homeowner in Minneapolis, dies at 93
Betty Norris built a career at the Minneapolis post office at a time when it was one of the best opportunities for Black Americans. She raised three daughters and helped integrate the south Minneapolis neighborhood where she owned a home.
Curious Minnesota
A multilingual army of immigrants helped build the Iron Range. How did they communicate in the mines?
People from more than 40 countries navigated dangerous conditions to extract the precious and plentiful iron ore of northern Minnesota.
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With no bonding bill in 3 of last 4 years, flood funding unreliable
With growing costs and growing needs, cities across Minnesota are waiting for state funds.
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How often is an immigrant approved for asylum in Minnesota? It depends partly on the judge.
Disparities nationwide have created a system that some legal scholars have dubbed 'refugee roulette.'
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Body found in roadside pond off I-94 rest stop in Maple Grove
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is investigating.
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Rivers cresting in parts of the metro area, as federal aid is approved for 22 counties
In Jordan, the Minnesota River broke a 59-year flooding record on Friday.
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Law seeks to change Minnesotans' relationship with cars in wake of a climate crisis
The Minnesota Department of Transportation leads effort to offer more choices so people drive less.
Sartell school board approves employee contracts — but not without a fight
The board had one last chance Friday to approve the contracts before they expired and the employees lost their jobs.
GOP officials distance party from Hennepin County Board candidate Simonetti
The candidate from Edina, arrested earlier this month on assault charges, fired back at the party.
Man killed in north Minneapolis shooting Friday night
No arrests have been made, and the victim's identity has not yet been released.
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Twin Cities farmers markets owned and operated by people of color offer food, culture, community
Indigenous-owned Four Sisters Farmers Market, Black-owned People's Market and others are creating safe cultural spaces for communities to access food.
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Amid hostility to LGBTQ rights in some schools, youth say Pride is essential in 2024
Loring Park was packed with families Friday for Twin Cities Pride's inaugural Youth Night.
Armed North Branch woman fatally shot by police had struggled with mental illness, husband says
Jamie Ann Crabtree, 36, was killed Thursday night during her latest encounter with police, her family says.
Girl, 13, took charge amid 1925 storm chaos on Minneapolis lake
Her aunt and toddler cousin were killed, but rather than letting the trauma paralyze her, the young teenager put her Girl Scout first-aid training to action.
Upper Harbor affordable housing project delayed, may need tweaking
Financing complications are pushing back the construction timeline of all affordable housing buildings planned for the Upper Harbor site in north Minneapolis, and developers say they may need to reimagine the plans.
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Blue Earth County buys, demolishes Rapidan Dam Store as a safety response to area flooding
The family that owned the store since 1972 said it will be back in some form.
Walz: Biden 'had a bad night' in debate but should be Dems' nominee
Some Democratic members of Minnesota's delegation said the debate was "terrible" and the president needs to answer serious questions about his campaign.
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Body of adult female pulled from Mississippi River in St. Paul
The flooded river required assistance from several agencies to recover the body.
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The ultimate guide to the best beaches in the Twin Cities and beyond
Whether you want to paddle, snooze, swim, splash or try out your metal detector, we have just the beach for you.
Police: Officer north of Twin Cities fatally shoots woman armed with gun
The North Branch police chief said the woman was intoxicated and suicidal, but he has yet to disclose why the officers shot her.
Local
Outcome of case against man who killed fellow inmate at St. Peter hospital angers victim's family
The attorney for the man who killed Abdirashid Hussein at the security hospital in St. Peter, and an attorney for Hussein's family, said they think there were warning signs.
Local
Satellite photos show dramatic flooding in Mankato, southern Minnesota
Minnesota River water levels approach record levels, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Local
Road work brings weekend closures on I-35W, Hwy. 36 in metro
The closures from Friday night to Monday morning are weather dependent.
Local
Flurry of new affordable housing projects are breaking ground across the Twin Cities
Several new affordable apartment buildings are opening this year and next along with more emergency shelters for Minnesotans experiencing homelessness.
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Medcalf: Meet Amran Farah, accomplished lawyer, pioneer
She's one of a few Somali American lawyers in the Twin Cities and an important voice for change.
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