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Propane leak prompts highway closure, evacuations in Rosemount
A propane leak in Rosemount on Wednesday caused an hourslong shutdown of busy U.S. Highway 52, and led to two families being evacuated from their homes. The leak was traced to a pipeline owned by the nearby Flint Hills Refinery.
Former Minnesota school employee accused of using AI to create child sex abuse images
A former employee of two Minnesota school districts now faces federal charges for allegedly receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material — including allegations that he used artificial intelligence technology to produce images of child sex abuse.
First Avenue workers ratify first union contract
More than 200 workers at First Avenue and all of the music venues it owns and operates have ratified their first union contract.
Twin Cities area school employee charged with possesing child sexual abuse images
A recess and traffic monitor in the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District was arrested last week. Authorities say they have not found any indication that students at the schools he worked at were involved.
Minneapolis police chief reiterates policy prohibiting officers from enforcing immigration law
With days to go before president-elect Donald Trump returns to office with mass deportation plans, the Minneapolis Police Department issued a statement this week reiterating its policy which forbids officers from asking people about their immigration status in most cases.
St. Paul police say missing Apple Valley man died
The St. Paul Police Department said a pizza delivery driver reported missing a week ago died by suicide Tuesday afternoon.
Perfect ice conditions draw skaters to Twin Cities lakes
During the dry cold snap, lakes in the Twin Cities and around the state turned mirror-like with smooth surfaces of clear ice. Consistent cold temperatures, calm conditions and a lack of snow created perfectly natural ice skating venues.