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As some Minnesota school resource officers return, letter sparks uncertainty
After several weeks of controversy and legal debate, some Minnesota law enforcement agencies are starting to return their resource officers to schools — but a new interpretation of recent changes to state law could cause further uncertainty.  
Saving art — and history — in Moorhead
A Moorhead, Minn., art gallery is working to save a large mural painted more than half a century ago. The mural was created by Cyrus Running, who started the art department at Concordia College in Moorhead.
St. Cloud looks to bring new life, connections to revitalize city's downtown
St. Cloud is asking the Minnesota Legislature for $100 million in state bonding money to improve roads, bridges and other infrastructure. City leaders say they want to create a more vibrant, walkable downtown with more housing options.
Minnesota food shelves brace for government shutdown
A lot is on the line if the federal government shuts down — in particular for people who might not be able to afford food on their own.
Harrowing stories resurface in newly discovered Lake Superior shipwreck
Seventy years after sinking with the loss of more than half its crew in a Lake Superior storm, the freighter Henry Steinbrenner was found this month by a pair of Minnesota shipwreck hunters. With the discovery, a tale of tragedy, survival and heroism on the big lake once lost to time and fading memories is resurrected.
Minneapolis celebrates first large-scale affordable housing project in more than 20 years
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority is celebrating its first large-scale affordable housing project in more than two decades. The city has allocated more than $5 million in funding for public housing annually going forward.