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Federal prosecution proceeds in crash that killed 5
A grand jury has found probable cause for previous charges against Derrick John Thompson for possession of a firearm as a felon, possession of fentanyl, and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.
Protect, serve — and paddle? Ely tries North Woods pitch to recruit new cops
The city of Ely — the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area — has taken a creative approach to a statewide and national issue, by offering a $3,800 canoe package to help recruit and retain badly needed police officers.
As December begins, many Minnesotans are asking 'where is the snow?'
Last month was the second-driest November on record for the Twin Cities, with overall temperatures sitting at 3.7 degrees above average while precipitation for the month was 1.57 inches below average. 
Breaking down Minnesota's budget forecast
Minnesota’s projected budget surplus was pegged at $2.4 billion in a new report Wednesday from the state finance agency, which also raised concerns about patterns down the line.
Accessibility advocates thrilled over Minneapolis' investment in sidewalk snow removal
The Minneapolis City Council Tuesday night passed a $1.8 billion budget for next year which includes a $595,000 funding package to help clear city sidewalks of snow. It’s intended to target high-traffic areas and residents who don’t shovel their walks.
Cougar struck, killed by vehicle near previous sightings in Minneapolis
While officials have not confirmed it’s the same animal seen earlier in the week in the Lowry Hill neighborhood, the crash happened less than a mile from the previous sightings.
Don’t change the channel: Minnesota’s first women’s sports bar is ready to tip off
The Midwest’s first bar dedicated to promoting and watching women’s sports plans to open in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis, led by a woman who got tired of pleading with bartenders to change the TV to women’s sports.