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November 5, 2015 1:21 PM

Suit alleges policies promote Twin Cities school segregation

Seven families whose children attend Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Schools are suing the state over policies they say have resulted in high concentrations of poor and minority students in urban schools.

by Brandt Williams

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November 4, 2015 4:00 AM

Messy House: Capitol restoration to limit public access to lawmakers

The Minnesota House returns in March to a Capitol that will still be covered in construction. Officials say they'll need to restrict public access and that's raising concerns about open government.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 3, 2015 3:03 PM

Boy's Make-A-Wish dream feeds community -- with food trucks

Lucas Hobbs, 13, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in January. He spent Tuesday on his final Make-A-Wish rounds, delivering food-truck fare to the Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul.

by Jon Collins

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November 3, 2015 4:00 AM

Election Day 2015: Races to watch, what's on the ballot

Most polling places open at 7 a.m., and all are required to close at 8 p.m. Eligible voters can register at their polling place today, with required identification.

by MPR News Staff

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November 1, 2015 1:55 PM

Boy, 5, dies after being hit by car while trick-or-treating

Police say adults were with the child when he was hit as he tried to cross Victory Memorial Drive in north Minneapolis.

by Matt Sepic

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October 23, 2015 11:47 AM

Hwy. 100, I-494 southbound to close this weekend

It's shaping up to be a bit of a mess in the west metro this weekend with two major road closures. And surprise, surprise: Hwy. 100 is one of them.

by Nancy Yang

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October 22, 2015 10:23 PM

Audit of police complaints board recommends major changes

The review includes recommendations for adding more civilians to the commission and removing the commission's two representatives from the St. Paul Police Federation.

by Matt Sepic

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October 22, 2015 1:40 PM

Dayton orders inspections as oil train traffic jumps in downtown Mpls.

Minnesota officials will speed inspection of railroad tracks and grade crossings in response to a jump in oil train traffic rolling through downtown Minneapolis, Gov. Mark Dayton said Thursday.

by Tom Scheck