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November 6, 2015 1:39 PM

St. Paul Police Chief Thomas Smith to retire in 2016

Under Smith's leadership, officials say, the department has expanded its community outreach and youth intervention programs.

by Riham Feshir

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November 6, 2015 6:00 AM

Key question in PolyMet mine fight: Whose data to trust?

State officials today release their final environmental review of the proposed copper-nickel mine. But the report may not stop the debate over whether pollutants will flow away from -- or toward -- the Boundary Waters.

by Dan Kraker

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November 5, 2015 3:47 PM

Legends of the fall: Women's roller derby champions crash St. Paul

The 12 top-ranked women's roller derby teams from across the globe compete this weekend in downtown St. Paul. That includes the local squad, the Minnesota RollerGirls.

by Sophie Nikitas

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November 5, 2015 1:21 PM

Suit alleges policies promote Twin Cities school segregation

Seven families whose children attend Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Schools are suing the state over policies they say have resulted in high concentrations of poor and minority students in urban schools.

by Brandt Williams

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November 4, 2015 4:00 AM

Messy House: Capitol restoration to limit public access to lawmakers

The Minnesota House returns in March to a Capitol that will still be covered in construction. Officials say they'll need to restrict public access and that's raising concerns about open government.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 4, 2015 12:00 AM

What is the difference between a migrant or refugee label?

In the first half of 2015, around 137,000 people traveled across the Mediterranean Sea to seek refuge in Europe, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency. Traveling through terrible conditions aboard unsafe boats and dinghies, approximately 800 people died last April in the largest refugee shipwreck on record. The majority are fleeing from war or persecution at…

by Peter Diamond

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November 3, 2015 3:03 PM

Boy's Make-A-Wish dream feeds community -- with food trucks

Lucas Hobbs, 13, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in January. He spent Tuesday on his final Make-A-Wish rounds, delivering food-truck fare to the Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul.

by Jon Collins

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November 3, 2015 4:00 AM

Election Day 2015: Races to watch, what's on the ballot

Most polling places open at 7 a.m., and all are required to close at 8 p.m. Eligible voters can register at their polling place today, with required identification.

by MPR News Staff