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Man in custody after reports of shots fired in Loring Park
No other injuries were reported and it’s not clear whether there was gunfire, according to Police Chief Brian O’Hara. 
A rabbi and his son mourn Oct. 7 victims, disagree on next steps
When Hamas attacked Israel a year ago, differences between a rabbi and his son’s views on Israel’s conduct became more pronounced. Here’s how they continued to talk about the conflict and learn from each other. 
Renovations lift hopes at Minneapolis North High 
After years of pandemic challenges and life wedged in a construction zone, leaders believe the north Minneapolis school’s fortunes are turning for the better with the completion of $88 million in renovations.
City of Duluth adds to flurry of snowplow naming contests
Adding to the recent flurry of snowplow naming contests unveiled around the state in the past couple years, the city of Duluth has announced its first-ever snowplow naming contest.
Paynesville dairy farm to pay $250,000 to settle wage-theft claim
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit in January against Evergreen Acres, accusing the company of stealing wages and providing substandard housing.
New EPA standards exempt most Great Lakes ships from installing new treatment systems
New standards adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency exempt the existing fleet of ships on the Great Lakes from installing new onboard ballast water treatment systems to control the spread of invasive species.
10-year-old boy arrested and charged for driving stolen car around playground
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Friday that the boy was charged with reckless driving and receiving stolen property, as well as threats of violence and attempting to commit an auto theft, for a separate case in August.