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Bezos foundation gives $2.5 million grant to help fight homelessness in Duluth
Chum, which operates the largest emergency homeless shelter north of the Twin Cities, has been awarded a $2.5 million grant — the largest in its history — to address family homelessness in Duluth.
Burgeoning GOP field for Minnesota governor grows again as attorney Chris Madel enters
Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel, 58, rolled out a campaign for Minnesota governor Monday with promises to shake up state government, cut taxes, improve schools, fight crime and end “open season” on law enforcement by prosecutors.
Central Minnesota priest accused of sexually abusing, stalking, threatening woman
St. Cloud diocese leaders were told of concerns raised about Joseph Herzing three years ago. After completing treatment, Herzing was allowed to return to active ministry, where he continued to serve until criminal charges were filed last week.
Minnesota Vikings waive veteran receiver Adam Thielen — at his request
The Vikings announced Monday that they’ve waived receiver Adam Thielen — at the veteran player’s request. The team said Thielen wanted the chance for more playing time in what he says will be his final NFL season.
Thanksgiving weekend storm blankets Minnesota in snow
A Thanksgiving weekend snowstorm dumped several inches of snow across Minnesota on Saturday and Sunday. The National Weather Service reported more than 8 inches of snow in Rochester, 6.5 inches in Chanhassen, more than 5 inches at Duluth International Airport, and about 4 inches at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Snow continues across southern Minnesota during busy holiday travel weekend
Forecasters say Saturday will a difficult travel day across southern Minnesota, especially in the afternoon — and that people traveling home from Thanksgiving gatherings may want to wait until Sunday, to give snowplows a chance to clear roads.
New, more flood-resilient bridge opens above High Falls in Tettegouche State Park
More than three years after a previous span was first damaged in major flooding, a new $1 million footbridge has opened above High Falls over the Baptism River in a popular North Shore park.