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Ground Level: Is Minnesota on the right track for clean water?
Survey results show Minnesotans are positive about state's efforts to protect water. But given recent trends, that optimism may not be justified.
Prince family lawyers to view data for potential lawsuit
Prosecutors in the Minnesota county where Prince died have agreed to share investigative files with attorneys for the musician's family under strict guidelines.
Paisley Park will build another tribute fence where Prince fans can leave messages to mark the second anniversary of the rock superstar's death.
Prosecutor: Decision in Prince case coming in 'near future'
A prosecutor in Minnesota says he's reviewing law enforcement reports about Prince's death and will make a decision on possible charges "in the near future."
Officials to turn over Prince investigative files to family
John Goetz, an attorney for Prince's siblings, says prosecutors agreed to give him the medical examiner's autopsy investigation this week. Goetz and his clients must keep the data confidential.
Did you vote last night on Township Day? Didn't think so
Minnesota has nearly 1,800 townships. And by law, every one of them has to hold a public meeting on the second Tuesday of March, every year. It's called Township Day, and it happened Tuesday night.
The queen was paid less than her prince on Netflix's 'The Crown'
The producers of the TV drama say the star, Claire Foy, got less than former "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith, but also say that will be rectified in future seasons when new actors take over the characters.
Keillor's reception at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center signifies that his career is not ruined by his actions, nor those who don't want to be in business with him anymore, his fans are just anxious to swoon as they were before.