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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

From local stories from your Minnesota neighbors to breaking news updates across the state, we have you covered.

Ex-St. Paul cop gets 6 years in prison for excessive force in K-9 confrontation

Ex-St. Paul cop gets 6 years in prison for excessive force in K-9 confrontation

A federal court judge on Friday sentenced former St. Paul police officer Brett Palkowitsch to six years in prison for using excessive force during an arrest involving a police dog.
by Matt Sepic and MPR News Staff

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Looking for the heart of your community? Check out the library

Looking for the heart of your community? Check out the library

During the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have served as lifelines for individuals and communities in need of support and connection. Guest host Chris Farrell explored the role of libraries today and the social services they provide in Minnesota and across the U.S.
by Chris Farrell, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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Teens rescued from abandoned building in St. Paul

Police say three teenagers were rescued after being trapped in an abandoned building at a former automotive plant in St. Paul. One of the teens was hospitalized with injuries suffered in a fall.
by The Associated Press

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Boundary Waters blaze could be sign of busy wildfire season

Boundary Waters blaze could be sign of busy wildfire season

Rain and humidity slowed a wildfire burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, but the fast-growing blaze threatened some seasonal cabins Tuesday. Some living in northeastern Minnesota wonder if it's a sign of more fires to come.
by Dan Kraker

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May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts trending down; vaccinations crawl

May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts trending down; vaccinations crawl

Minnesota data continues to offer more evidence that COVID-19 is in retreat after a spring surge. Still, the vaccination pace continues to struggle for traction, raising concerns that hundreds of thousands of Minnesota adults might choose to go unvaccinated.
by MPR News Staff

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It's harder than ever to buy a house, and bidding wars keep breaking out

It's harder than ever to buy a house, and bidding wars keep breaking out

A record low supply of homes for sale and strong demand from buyers are sending home prices to record levels and frustrating homebuyers who keep getting outbid.
by Chris Arnold

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6-year-old shot Monday in Minneapolis gunfire dies

6-year-old shot Monday in Minneapolis gunfire dies

Activist K.G. Wilson identified the girl as his granddaughter, Aniya Allen. Wilson said the car Aniya and her family were riding in was caught in the crossfire of a shootout in north Minneapolis.
by Tim Nelson

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