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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

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October 22, 2015 12:58 PM

Man charged in St. Paul mom's shooting death

Alvin Rudolph Bell faces charges of second-degree murder in the death of 24-year-old Sarah Wierstad.

by Jon Collins

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October 20, 2015 6:38 AM

Residents, business owners decry Grand Ave. parking meter plan

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman's plan to put parking meters on Grand Avenue has run into furious opposition.

by Curtis Gilbert

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October 10, 2015 5:02 AM

Hmong farmers work to get produce in stores, schools

Like many Hmong farmers, Teng Thao's family sold vegetables at Twin Cities farmers' markets for years, but now they also sell fresh produce to grocery stores, co-ops and public schools.

by The Associated Press

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October 2, 2015 6:30 AM

Meet the man behind Black Lives Matter St. Paul

The man at the center of this weekend's Twin Cities Marathon protest says he's on a quest for racial equality. Black Lives Matter St. Paul leader Rashad Turner brings a lifetime of experience in the city -- both good and bad -- to his fight.

by Tim Nelson