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Student finds Nicaraguan mission trips transformational
Chad Faust says he went on his first mission to a Nicaraguan orphanage before his freshman year of high school. He says the hard work has made a difference in the kids' lives, and in his life, too.
How will you celebrate MLK Day?
Today's 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be marked with events and volunteer opportunities across Minnesota.
St. Paul seeks public input to pick next police chief
St. Paul will choose a new police chief in coming months and the city is laying out a months-long vetting process to find Chief Tom Smith's replacement.
Country king Bryan is U.S. Bank Stadium's first big booking
Country superstar Luke Bryan is coming to Minneapolis in August, the first act unveiled for the new Vikings stadium. Officials say other announcements will be coming in as stadium construction wraps up.
President Barack Obama will deliver a final State of the Union address Tuesday brimming with optimism — far more than most Americans possess.
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are running neck and neck in Iowa, while Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are also locked in a tight race in the Hawkeye State.