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News of O’Hara’s sudden departure — and details about the investigations — brought statements of sharp criticism of the mayor and the police chief from some city council members and community groups.
The Roseville Police Department canceled the alert for the boy after he was found safe.
More Minnesota communities consider banning fruity vapes as Trump’s FDA loosens restrictions
Over a quarter of Minnesotans live in cities or counties that have restricted the sale of some flavored tobacco and nicotine products. Communities are taking action, arguing cotton candy, mango and other sweet flavored vapes are targeting kids. Despite this push at the local level, the FDA announced this month that it will allow a vape company to sell new fruit-flavored e-cigarettes.
Tuj lub players want more Minnesotans to give the Hmong sport a whirl
Keller Regional Park in Maplewood recently hosted a weekend tuj lub tournament on renovated courts. Tuj lub, a time-honored sport in Hmong culture, dates back thousands of years.
Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil
Winds that reached speeds of nearly 50 miles per hour blew through the Red River Valley recently. That leaves farmers concerned about potential nutrient loss in their soil as planting season has begun.
U of M researchers to study how forward-facing sonar could affect Minnesota fish
Also known as forward-facing sonar, the technology lets anglers spot and track fish in real time. A team of researchers will study whether live-imaging sonar changes catch rates and what the long-term effects could be for fish populations in Minnesota lakes.
Duluth's iconic foam dome 'Flintstone House' hits the market
The foam-shell triple dome home, known locally as the “Flintstone House” or “Mushroom House” is for sale $369,999. Built in 1970, it was last for sale five years ago.