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Minnesota Children's Museum expansion unveiled

Minnesota Children's Museum expansion unveiled

The Minnesota Children's Museum promises its new $28 million renovation and expansion will provide much more room and new ways for families to play.

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1 dead in Bloomington shooting

Police say a man was fatally shot after an encounter with officers in Bloomington.
by Tim Nelson

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Mpls. crime numbers good; community relations a work in progress

Mpls. crime numbers good; community relations a work in progress

Despite positive crime data, Chief Janee Harteau spent more time Thursday answering questions about how to improve relations between police and people of color.
by Brandt Williams

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Five Mpls. schools may experiment with running independently

If their plans are approved by the school board this spring, school leaders would get the freedom to make decisions on budgets, hiring, scheduling and curriculum.
by Tim Post

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St. Paul schools working on 'gender inclusion' policy

Some of the main provisions call for students to be identified by their preferred names and gender pronouns, and participate in programs and activities that align with their gender identity.
by The Associated Press

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1 dead, firefighter hurt in Minneapolis fires

One person died and a firefighter was injured in a pair of overnight fires in Minneapolis. Both fires are under investigation.
by Tim Nelson

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2 women found dead of apparent CO poisoning in Lindstrom

Authorities found extreme levels of carbon monoxide in the home, and that the furnace had stopped. The furnace exhaust pipe was also blocked by ice and soot.
by Tim Nelson

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Officer injured when squads collide

A Minnetonka police officer was injured when his squad was hit by a State Patrol trooper.
by The Associated Press

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Black Lives Matter supporters speak out to oppose charging protesters

Black Lives Matter supporters speak out to oppose charging protesters

Bloomington City Attorney Sandra Johnson says she has no choice in the matter. Twenty-six people were arrested at last month's protest at the Mall of America.
by Curtis Gilbert

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