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At Shakopee prison, women grieve lost children, work toward redemption
Most incarcerated women in Minnesota have children. A new support group at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Shakopee is tailored to the specific grief these women feel that's often overlooked by society.
Generations of Minnesotans remember sacrifice of service members at Fort Snelling National Cemetery
A solemn ceremony honoring fallen Minnesota troops Monday touched on service through generations. The Memorial Day tribute at Fort Snelling National Cemetery included music from the 34th Infantry Division Red Bull Band and remarks from political and military leaders.
Warm, mostly dry Memorial Day; Unsettled rest of the week
Expect late-day thunderstorms in the west, with air quality alerts for ground-level ozone in parts of Minnesota through tonight. Areas of northeastern Minnesota are under a fire danger warning until 8 p.m.
Missing person alert issued for Bemidji woman
Chessna Lalgie, also known as Samara McLean, was reported missing on Thursday, but police say her family hasn't seen her since February.
University of Minnesota Police seek missing woman
Sophie Christina Gant was last seen on Thursday in Dinkytown, near the intersection of University Avenue and 15th Avenue SE.