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St. Paul Saints celebrate their championship with a parade — of sorts
Saints fans lined both sides of the streets outside of CHS Field Monday to watch their team walk and wave in a parade — for one block. The parade celebrated the team's American Association Championship victory Saturday over the Sioux City Explorers.
Man fatally shot by police officer in St. Paul
St. Paul police say a man is dead after being shot by a police officer following a vehicle crash Sunday evening in the city's Midway neighborhood. The Ramsey County medical examiner's office identified the man as Ronald Davis, 31, of Little Canada.
Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson faces a test
Sheriff David Hutchinson ran on a platform that promoted transparency. But his office has yet to release the names of the officers involved in a deadly shooting last Saturday.
Don’t ‘suck it up’ but talk it out: Cops get help for trauma
There’s been an explosion of interest in officer-wellness programs in Minnesota and across the country, including in one suburban Twin Cities police department.
Rabid bat found in downtown Minneapolis
State health officials say a bat found in downtown Minneapolis this week has tested positive for rabies — and they'd like to talk with anyone who may have had contact with the animal.