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Black drivers bear brunt of citations from routine stops by St. Anthony PD
An MPR News analysis of data from the police department involved in Philando Castile's shooting death found black drivers were disproportionately cited in traffic stops in which officers had broad discretion.
Here's the only good thing -- books! -- about the Lynx losing the WNBA championship
The mayors of Minneapolis and Los Angeles staged a friendly wager over the game: The loser has to send a shipment of books by local women authors to the winning city. Minneapolis is preparing to send the books next week.
Kittley, bitter balls and potato greens: African customers find taste of home in farmers markets
While African crops are typically hard to find across the country, they are increasingly abundant in the Twin Cities, thanks in large part to many Hmong-American growers, many of whom sell their produce only at farmers markets.
Six things not to miss at the Twin Cities Book Festival
The festival takes over the state fairgrounds this weekend, with author events from local and national favorites, and an all-day book fair.
St. Anthony approves Lowry Grove mobile home park closure; HUD may step in
The park's fate has been in limbo for months. Tuesday night, the St. Anthony City Council voted to proceed with the closure process, saying it wasn't within their power to do anything else.
From farm fields to the world's stage: A history of Hazeltine
Hazeltine National Golf Club hasn't always been the star it is today. There was a long period when the viability of the club was in doubt.
5 things to know before you go to the Ryder Cup
Can you bring your selfie stick? No. A ladder? Definitely not. Here are a few other things to know about tickets, transportation and etiquette before you head to Hazeltine.