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Twin Cities janitors reach tentative deal
Union members will vote next week on the deal, which would grant wage increases, more sick days and union protections.
Chanhassen awakens, sort of, to prep for the state championship game
Coaches admitted to sleepiness at morning skate but mixed it with determination, and supporters who showed up had a wearisome travel tale.
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Refugee resettlement in western Wisconsin sparks backlash
"The whole process has just been horrible," says one county supervisor.
An errant bullet nearly killed her 17 years ago. But Vernice Hall was determined to live.
At age 12, an errant bullet robbed Vernice Hall of a normal life. For years, she continued to fight.
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Frustration builds as some rural Minnesotans struggle to get to medical appointments
Nonemergency medical transportation companies provide a federally-mandated service, but some say it's difficult to stay in business.
State Tourney Insiders: Sights and sounds from the hockey semifinals
Edina and Grand Rapids revived a rivalry late in the day, giving credence to the notion that Friday is always the hottest spot in state tournament week.
After close games set 1A final, drama is low for the 2A qualifiers
Chanhassen and Edina comfortably landed spots in the Class 2A final, and Hermantown and St. Cloud Cathedral both needed extra time to escape the 1A semifinals.
Friday's boys basketball: Eastview in section final with 6-22 record
The Lightning defeated Apple Valley in the semifinals and will play Eagan for a spot in the state tournament.
Qualifiers for girls basketball state tournament come with a tale or two
Hopkins is back again, as are all of the top section seeds in Class 4A. Coaches Wendy Kohler and Mike Dreier carry special marks to state, and Jim Lien's there for the first time in his 45 years of coaching.
Getting ready for the semis, Storm wakes up with a skate
A small group — this small: two people with love for assistant coach Sam Sather — greeted Chanhassen at the Eagan Civic Center for a wake-up skate.
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Minnesota Uber and Lyft drivers often earn less than minimum wage, state study says
The state-commissioned study offers data for policymakers in Minneapolis and statewide hoping to boost pay for rideshare drivers.
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Star Tribune journalists win national police reporting award for 'What Happened to Heather Mayer?'
One of the judges called the investigative piece a "gutsy piece of journalism done with a lot of heart and a lot of empathy."
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Charges: Maplewood man used 'date rape' drug to assault woman
Kyle Kamp's next court appearance is scheduled for April 4.
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Investigators to return to the scene of massive Lutsen Lodge fire next week
The state fire marshal's division will dig through debris looking for a cause.
Chanhassen contestant eliminated from 'Jeopardy' Tournament of Champions
Emily Sands blew it on a potentially game-changing Daily Double.
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Wright County deputy mistook metal pipe for a knife before killing suspect, according to BCA
The investigation continues into the shooting, which occurred in the early morning hours last weekend in St. Michael.
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3 teens arrested after school resource officer is kicked in the head at Fridley High School
The officer suffered "severe harm" and was taken to a hospital.
'Clarkies' converge in downtown Minneapolis for Big Ten tournament
Fans of star Iowa hoopster Caitlin Clark were well-represented among the downtown crowds gathering for the women's basketball tournament at Target Center.
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Frey vetoes plan to raise pay for Uber and Lyft drivers, calls for swift override vote
Minneapolis City Council approved the plan Thursday. Uber and Lyft say the increase would force them to leave town May 1.
Goalie wears his heart — and his culture — on his head
Cretin-Derham Hall's Owen Nelson honors his grandparents, Vietnamese refugees who made a life in America, with his artwork.
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