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May 6, 2016 5:48 PM

Hennepin County removes all its kids from Mesabi Academy amid concerns

Officials put 20 children into vans leaving the Iron Range juvenile correctional facility after news reports of mistreatment and inadequate staff training. Ramsey County said it's also considering taking kids out.

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April 29, 2016 1:29 PM

Former deputy sues, alleging he was forced to resign

A former Itasca County sheriff's deputy has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was forced to resign because he supported the sheriff's opponent in the last election.

by The Associated Press

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April 29, 2016 11:00 AM

Photos: Powwow aims to bridge Bemidji communities

An unusual powwow was held last weekend in Bemidji, Minn., with the aim of bringing white and Native American communities together.

by Monika Lawrence

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April 28, 2016 2:17 PM

Range rebound? Cliffs reiterates plan to reopen two mines this year

Officials with Cleveland-based Cliffs Natural Resources restated their intention to reopen Northshore Mining in Babbitt and Silver Bay next month in a conference call with investors Thursday morning. They also said United Taconite in Eveleth and Forbes will likely restart in the fourth quarter this year.

by Dan Kraker

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April 28, 2016 2:15 PM

Photos: Patience and persistence pay off for Duluth photographer

Ken Greshowak has built an impressive collection of photos, many of which he has created on his way to and from work.

by Ann Arbor Miller

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April 26, 2016 10:32 AM

Sheriff petitions for concealed carry revocation

Winona County's sheriff wants to take away a Dresbach man's concealed carry gun permit because of a verbal confrontation.

by The Associated Press

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April 19, 2016 2:06 PM

Man to plead guilty in fire at Grand Forks Somali restaurant

Authorities say the Dec. 7 fire at the Juba Coffee House was started by a homemade explosive and caused an estimated $90,000 in damage.

by The Associated Press

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April 18, 2016 4:00 AM

He sold drugs to his own community; now he fights for redemption

James Cross used to sell drugs in Minneapolis and on northern Minnesota's Native American reservations. After more than two decades in and out of jail, he's working to support recovery and addiction programs in Native American communities.

by Jon Collins