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Photos: A small-town Fourth in the middle of St. Paul
It's nearly 70 years old, runs five blocks long and lasts about a half an hour. But the neighbors of St. Anthony Park wouldn't miss their July 4 parade for anything.
Veteran MPR News journalist, mentor and teacher Toni Randolph dies
Her quiet, steady presence guided colleagues, young reporters and listeners to a deeper understanding of each other and of journalism.
The incident began early Saturday morning when two officers tried to pull over a vehicle for erratic driving. The driver pointed a gun at the officers.
The Minnesota State Patrol said the emergency landing happened while the road was open and traffic was moving.
Some would-be Prince heirs urge judge to let DNA test decide claims
A handful of attorneys for potential heirs to the megastar told Judge Kevin Eide that the law should not be interpreted to exclude them before they have a chance to get tested.
Singer Judith Hill recalls Prince plane emergency landing
Hill told The New York Times that she was "very freaked out" when Prince lost consciousness in the middle of a conversation. She said his eyes fixed before he nodded off.