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St. Paul City Council apologizes for reparations commission hiring process
In a statement released Thursday, city officials also apologized for the negative scrutiny brought upon the hire, who "has also been deeply affected by this situation," according to the release. It confirms the person declined the role.
Photos: The fun's begun in first weekend of Minnesota State Fair
We’re closing out the first weekend of the the Minnesota State Fair for 2023. Freelance photographer Caroline Yang documented the first weekend of the Great Minnesota Get-Together for MPR News.
Minneapolis police are still searching for a 27-year-old man connected to a traffic stop on Saturday that injured one police officer. They attempted to arrest the driver for the stolen license plates on the vehicle, but the driver engaged in a struggle with officers to flee.
New law aids campaign to curb winter litter on lakes
A campaign to stop trash and waste dumping on frozen Minnesota lakes gets a boost from a new state law: The Keep It Clean campaign is at the state fair to educate winter anglers.
Sober State Fair: Non-alcoholic options at the Minnesota State Fair
Looking for a non-alcoholic drink to quench your thirst at the Minnesota State Fair? There are more NA options than just the all-you-can-drink milk booth.
Jori Lynn Jones, 19, was riding in an SUV Sunday in western Minnesota when it collided with a minivan at a four-way stop, killing her. The Minnesota State Patrol said in a search warrant application released Friday that the SUV failed to stop at a four-way stop intersection.
Stifling heat lifts spirits for Minnesota whiskey makers
Excessive heat and humidity has made life uncomfortable this week for many Minnesotans, but the conditions were ideal for whiskey makers. Distillers say the sweltering temperatures help with an important process in flavoring their whiskey.