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Former leader of St. Cloud cemetery accused of embezzling more than $350,000 from nonprofit
A civil complaint alleges that the cemetery association’s former president stole money from the organization from 2020 to 2024 and spent it on personal expenses. He also faces a felony theft charge.
Minnesota AG announces oversight deal allowing North Memorial-Sanford Health merger to advance
Terms of the agreement include $600 million in investments in North Memorial’s Maple Grove and Robbinsdale hospitals, and maintaining the Level 1 trauma center in Robbinsdale for at least 10 years.
Annunciation pastor reflects on one year since the tragic church and school shooting
One year after the shooting at Annunciation Church and School that killed 2 children and injured 29 others, Father Dennis Zehren reflects on healing, trauma and the spiritual resilience of children.
Chisago County workers' union announces deal to end lengthy strike
The union said the agreement addresses two main sticking points that led to the lengthy strike — including a wage increase of 20.5 percent over three years, and offering health insurance through the Teamsters.
St. Paul mayor, police chief announce removal of Flock cameras
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and Police chief Axel Henry said they “understand and share the concerns raised by our community about other jurisdictions accessing data during Operation Metro Surge.”
At Harper Moyski’s memorial bench, her sister and best friends find healing together
Harper Moyski was one of two students killed in the Annunciation Catholic Church and School mass shooting nearly one year ago. Since then, her younger sister Quinn and Harper’s three best friends have become a support system for each other as they grieve and heal.