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2 vehicles break through Lake Minnetonka ice

The drivers of two vehicles ignored "thin ice" warning signs and broke through the ice on Lake Minnetonka in separate incidents Wednesday.
by Nancy Lebens

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Ex-Cottage Grove councilman charged with domestic assault

According to a criminal complaint, Derrick Lehrke assaulted his wife, Autumn, while she was holding their infant son during an argument Thursday at the couple's home.
by The Associated Press

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After New Hope shooting, security at city halls under scrutiny

After New Hope shooting, security at city halls under scrutiny

Crystal will hold a meeting Tuesday to talk about security protocols. The New Hope City Hall gunman was the subject of a restraining order taken out by the city.
by Riham Feshir

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Johnson leaves lesson plan for Mpls. schools, but will it be used?

Johnson leaves lesson plan for Mpls. schools, but will it be used?

Bernadeia Johnson leaves behind a plan to close the achievement gap and a debate about whether her plan should be scrapped.
by Tim Post

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Mpls. Washburn takes cautionary steps following 'non-credible' threat

While the high school found no "unsafe materials," students will remain in rooms during class periods today, outer doors are locked and visitors need ID to enter the building, the school said.
by Nancy Yang

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Mahtomedi mayor: Tighter screening of firefighters needed

The mayor of Mahtomedi thinks mental health evaluations might be in order for potential firefighters and paramedics in light of a recent local homicide.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis school to reopen Thursday after bomb threat

Minneapolis school to reopen Thursday after bomb threat

The Minneapolis Police Department did a sweep of the building this morning, and found no "unsafe material."
by Tim Post

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Closing arguments set in Toyota fatal crash lawsuit

Closing arguments set in Toyota fatal crash lawsuit

Jurors may soon begin deliberating a federal lawsuit stemming from a 2006 Minnesota car accident that killed three people.
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Police: Possible child abduction attempt in Burnsville

A police report says a girl, 6, was standing at her bus stop Tuesday when she was approached by a man in a silver compact car with white letters on the passenger side.
by The Associated Press

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