Minnesotans could be spending thousands each year on 'junk fees.' Some lawmakers want to ban them.
A bill up for debate at the Legislature would require upfront disclosure of all fees.
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Federal charges: Aitkin County man illegally possessed guns, child porn, researched police ambushes
Juan Michael Smith allegedly ordered guns to be shipped to a Robbinsdale retailer and had his daughter pick them up in the store.
Day 5 of landfill search for baby allegedly drowned by mom in Bloomington hotel tub, put in dumpster
The 7-month-old boy's mother and her boyfriend have been charged in connection with the death.
STMA's Bergeron is honored as the first Miss Minnesota Gymnastics
The Class 2A all-around champion, Jackie Bergeron won the award created for the 50th season of high school girls competition in the state.
Mpls. Park Board discloses more warm-winter ice rink expenses; cost per day tops $100K
Despite dogged efforts to keep Minneapolis parks' iconic neighborhood ice rinks frozen, an exceptionally warm winter wasted money, labor and water.
6 takeaways from St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's State of the City address
Mayor wants a renovated arena, more downtown housing and a new approach to snow plowing.
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MSP Airport honored as best in North America once again
Airport trade group uses passenger surveys to craft rankings.
Single-session tickets on sale for Big Ten men's basketball
Minneapolis is hosting the event for the first time in its 27-year history and the Gophers play on Thursday morning.
Galaxy of 25 stars. Who's on the All-Metro girls basketball teams?
The immediate future for the first-teamers is this week's state tournament. Beyond that, Division I plans are the norm, showcasing Minnesota's strength in the sport.
Five reasons Edina became the boys hockey state champion
The program's 14th state championship featured, of course, a hot goalie, but it also came with a list of intangible reasons for success.
Chanhassen's Chase: A state tourney journey. Read the complete series
Our special report followed the Chanhassen Storm from their hopes at the beginning of the boys hockey season to fulfilling their dream of a berth in the Class 2A tournament with an upset in an unforgettable section final game.
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Video: Teen clings to life after collision with unlicensed driver who raced through red light
The State Patrol suspects that the speeding driver was under the influence of an illicit drug at the time.
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One shot at apartment building on St. Paul's East Side, gunman at large
Police went to an apartment building on the 1100 block of Westminster Street about 3 a.m. Monday on a call about a shooting.
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Minnesota Senate amends school resource officer bill, sends back to House
Gov. Tim Walz said he will sign the bill if it reaches his desk.
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Minnesota now alleging Fleet Farm violated state law when it sold firearms to straw buyers
A federal judge last week allowed the state to add new allegations to its lawsuit, first filed in 2022.
'Where Rivers Part' solidifies St. Paul writer Kao Kalia Yang as one of our very best
NONFICTION: A Minnesotan continues a sweeping, multi-part portrait of her remarkable family.
Vice President Harris coming to the Twin Cities on Thursday
Her stop in Minnesota is part of the White House's "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms" tour.
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As Twin Cities suburbs age, cities ponder the future of their community centers
While some cities are undertaking multimillion-dollar renovations, others worry that they can't fund pools, indoor parks and gathering spaces amid rising costs for other basic city services.
The top seniors in boys hockey add to their stacks of honors
Minnetonka forward Hagen Burrows was declared Mr. Hockey, and Chanhassen goaltender Kam Hendrickson won the Frank Brimsek Award.
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