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Vigils today for Mendota Heights officer slain a year ago
Community members will pause to remember Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick, who was killed a year ago at a traffic stop.
420 on Minn. Iron Range face layoffs as United Taconite idles plants
Cliffs Natural Resources will temporarily idle its United Taconite mine in Eveleth, Minn., and its pellet plant in Forbes, Minn., company officials said Wednesday.
University of Minnesota officials gave the all clear Wednesday morning following a warning of a gas leak on the East Bank campus.
Storms included high winds, frequent lightning and torrential rains.
Priest breathes life into Winona's Polish history
The surprising twist in Winona's immigration story is a considerable influx of Poles.