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May 10, 2016 12:52 PM

U basketball player released as sex assault investigation continues

Center Reggie Lynch has been released from jail, where he'd been held on suspicion of rape. Hennepin County prosecutors say they've sent the case back to investigators for more information.

by Peter Cox

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May 10, 2016 12:17 PM

Crews gaining upper hand on Iron Range blaze

The wildfire, which began Friday near Hoyt Lakes, Minn., is about 57 percent contained, officials said Tuesday morning.

by Dan Kraker

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May 10, 2016 5:44 AM

Prince: The philanthropist

Prince will be remembered for his music. But some will think first of his charity.

by Martin Moylan

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May 6, 2016 5:48 PM

Hennepin County removes all its kids from Mesabi Academy amid concerns

Officials put 20 children into vans leaving the Iron Range juvenile correctional facility after news reports of mistreatment and inadequate staff training. Ramsey County said it's also considering taking kids out.

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May 6, 2016 5:48 PM

Hennepin County removes all its kids from Mesabi Academy amid concerns

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May 6, 2016 7:26 AM

Questions arise about California doctor's response to Prince

Dr. Howard Kornfeld is not licensed to practice medicine in Minnesota. His son, who has been described as a pre-med student, was not a licensed prescriber.

by The Associated Press

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May 4, 2016 12:51 PM

Attorney: Prince was to meet drug addiction expert day he died

"The hope was to get him stabilized in Minnesota" and get him to a California rehab center, an attorney for the center's founder said Wednesday. Help didn't arrive in time.

by Tim Nelson and MPR News Staff

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May 4, 2016 10:00 AM

Another permit to carry office opens in Hennepin Co.

There was a 16 percent increase last year in the number of residents applying for firearms permits in Hennepin County.

by Jon Collins

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May 4, 2016 12:00 AM

The great Twin Cities bookstore bike tour

This Indie Bookstore Day, 10 Twin Cities bookstores banded together for the Bookstore Passport project, challenging readers to visit all 10 in a single day. Books producer Tracy Mumford was up for the task.

by Tracy Mumford