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Leaders failed to 'meet moment' on equity, Minn. activists say
Converting momentum into tangible policies and spending often proved difficult in the nation's only divided Legislature, where lawmakers disagree on how best to tackle disparities and just the word "equity" can spark disputes.
'We need help': Drought hits state's Hmong farmers hard
Hmong farmers, who form the backbone of Twin Cities' farmers markets, suffer disproportionately from disturbances like droughts. Here's why — and what they're doing about it.
Ramsey County deputies union reacts to potential COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Union president thinks a vaccine mandate could impede recruiting and lead current deputies to quit or retire.
Officials from both parties call Mpls. DFL chair's comments inflammatory
Devin Hogan called the Third Precinct arson a "revolutionary moment."
Gun rights group sues to let State Fair visitors be armed
Suit says the fair lacks the legal authority to enforce such a ban.
Fired St. Paul officer who shot, wounded man won't be charged
Attorney general's investigation found the officer had good reason to believe he and others were endangered.
Bartmann Group of restaurants to pay overdue wages, OT pay after Minnesota AG investigation
The restaurant group owed more than $230,000 in unpaid wages.
Air quality alert extended through Wednesday for northern Minnesota as wildfire smoke lingers
The alert for the southern half of the state expired Tuesday afternoon.
Moratorium on utility disconnections ends Monday, as past-due bills accumulate
For Xcel, the average past-due amount in June was more than $500. The utility, along with others in the state, is trying to connect customers with assistance.
One dead, one in custody after Burnsville shooting
The shooting occurred near Aldrich Avenue and Burnsville Parkway around 6:35 p.m. Friday, according to police.
Woman who was in Winston Smith's car sues local agencies, officers
Legal action against the federal U.S. marshals could follow in six months.
Shelter from heat wave available in Minneapolis, Hennepin County
The city added 200 shelter beds since 2020 and has room to spare. The help may be sorely needed Friday, when a heat advisory is in effect.
Worker killed when lumber falls on forklift at Golden Valley Menards
The victim has not yet been officially identified.
Murder charges: Perceived slight at bar led to shooting in downtown Minneapolis parking ramp
The gunman shot 20-year-old Mohamed Hassan once in the back.
With Canada's reopening set, border resorts hope to bounce back
Starting Aug. 9, U.S. travelers who are fully vaccinated with a Canadian-approved vaccine can travel to Canada.
Uptown in flux: Residents express concerns about safety
Residents and business owners rattled by a wave of vandalism, stunt driving and gunfire in Uptown Minneapolis hope the area quiets down now that crews have cleared a makeshift memorial garden that some saw as a magnet for criminal activity.
Rep. Thompson calls for swift release of footage from traffic stop
The state legislator maintains he was pulled over in a pretextual stop.
Names of officers who killed Smith unlikely to ever go public
Minnesota and federal laws call for concealment of the names of officers working undercover, and the legal hurdles against their release are high.
Animal welfare group PETA calls for an end to Canterbury Park's exotic animal races
The racetrack said it has no plans to cancel the popular event or to engage in conversations with the animal rights organization.
St. John's University graduate brings much-needed health care to the Central African Republic
Despite a global pandemic and an armed rebellion, Ted Hooley wouldn't give up on his vision.
Surveillance video shows moment Mpls. police car crashed during chase, killing driver
On Wednesday, mourners barricaded from all sides the intersection where the innocent driver died, rejecting police requests to open up the streets.
BCA confirms identity of man fatally shot by police in Olivia
The BCA said there's no footage of the incident.
With 28 drownings already this summer, Minn. officials bracing for holiday weekend
Increased patrols will be on the lookout for intoxicated boaters this weekend.
Juvenile killed when two personal watercraft collide on Lake Minnetonka
The other person was not injured.
2-year-old who was pulled from pond at Lion's Park in Ham Lake dies
The child was airlifted to Children's Hospital in Minneapolis over a week ago.
Man struck, killed by semitrailer truck on Hwy. 52 in St. Paul
The incident occurred on Hwy. 52 just as the afternoon commute was about to start.
As Minnesota rivers run lower, drought worries are on the rise
With the Mississippi and St. Croix markedly low, the levels could affect navigation if rain stays away.
Boy who drowned at Minneapolis' North Commons Park is identified
The 12-year-old died at HCMC after being rescued from the pool by a rookie Park Police officer on her first day of work.
One dead following shooting outside Minneapolis' Shiloh Temple
The shootings took place just after the funeral for one of two men killed outside the Monarch nightclub.
Two Minnesotans, one Iowan arrested for engaging in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
This brings the total to five Minnesotans arrested in connection with the violent attack on the nation's Capitol.
Nonprofit Family Partnership opens new state-of-the-art building in Minneapolis
The new $22 million resource center will brings the nonprofit's home base closer to the people it serves.
Agencies won't ID deputies who fatally shot man in Uptown neighborhood
The BCA cited state law protecting undercover officers.
Evening downpour caused by high temperatures and dry conditions
Prolonged high temperatures and drought-like conditions can cause strong pop-up thunderstorms with horizontal rain.
Boy rescued from north Minneapolis swimming pool dies
The officer who successfully pulled the boy from the water was on duty for the first time.
