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April 11, 2016 4:00 AM

Mine layoffs bring new calls to remake Iron Range economy, but into what?

Iron Range leaders are talking again about easing the region's dependence on mining. While there's some momentum, diversifying this economy isn't easy. The story of the chopsticks factory is always near.

by Dan Kraker

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April 11, 2016 4:00 AM

Explaining the Iron Range downturn: Layoffs amid the challenges of a global economy

Minnesota's Iron Range has nearly always lived on the boom-and-bust roller coaster of a mining-based economy. How did this current downturn happen? And where does it fit in the complex global steel industry?

by Dan Kraker

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April 8, 2016 5:00 PM

Meet Hot Dog Mark, the man who really relishes his job at Target Field

Monday marks the return of Twins baseball and an all-star at Target Field: the vendor known as Hot Dog Mark.

by Nancy Yang

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April 8, 2016 11:42 AM

Federal agency offers reward for arrest in eagle killing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has opened a criminal investigation after a bald eagle was found mutilated in a plastic bag near Albert Lea, Minn.

by The Associated Press

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April 7, 2016 2:16 PM

Archdiocese bankruptcy judge OKs sale of Twin Cities chancery

The sale of the archdiocese headquarters and archbishop's residence on Summit Avenue brings total church property sales to more than $8 million.

by Martin Moylan

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April 7, 2016 1:35 PM

BCA details latest officer-involved Mpls. police shooting

State authorities Thursday named the Minneapolis officers involved in Monday's fatal confrontation with a suspect police say was shot while stabbing another man.

by MPR News Staff

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April 7, 2016 12:17 PM

St. Paul taps assistant to be interim police chief

Assistant Chief Kathy Wuorinen will be the force's interim leader while the city looks for a permanent replacement for retiring Police Chief Tom Smith, Mayor Chris Coleman said Thursday.

by Riham Feshir

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April 7, 2016 8:49 AM

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by Michael Olson

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April 6, 2016 10:37 AM

Church bookkeeper charged with theft by swindle

Ryan McFarland transferred funds from St. Theodore Catholic Church and its school to her personal accounts in 2014 and 2015, according to a criminal complaint.

by The Associated Press