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November 10, 2014 1:54 PM

Community group demands on-air apology for #pointergate

Neighborhoods Organizing for Change wants KSTP to apologize for a story alleging Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges made a gang sign as she posed for a picture with a local organizer.

by Jon Collins

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November 10, 2014 12:18 PM

Fargo police chief resigns

The resignation comes after a review found that police department discipline policies were causing low morale.

by Dan Gunderson

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November 10, 2014 12:39 AM

What does your snowy November look like?

Some parts of Minnesota are seeing what will likely be the biggest November snowfall in 11 years.

by Michael Olson

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November 7, 2014 5:41 PM

DNR geologist disputes St. Paul's conclusion in deadly landslide

A Department of Natural Resources geologist says man-made factors may have contributed to a May 22 landslide. Her assessment runs counter to the city's conclusion.

by Curtis Gilbert

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November 7, 2014 5:06 PM

Explaining #pointergate: The missing context

The Internet moved into full-on parody mode Friday after KSTP reported on Mayor Betsy Hodges flashing what the story called "a known gang sign." Here's what you need to know about the story -- and the backstory.

by Bob Collins, Molly Bloom and Meg Martin

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November 7, 2014 11:15 AM

How a gesture from the Minneapolis mayor became #pointergate

The media storm concerns a photo of the mayor taken while she was door-knocking in a get-out-the-vote effort.

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November 6, 2014 8:29 AM

Minority hiring goals missed in Minneapolis

A report shows about 17 percent of work hours on large city construction contracts went to minority workers this spring. The goal was nearly twice that.

by Curtis Gilbert