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African-Americans in Minneapolis were more than 11 times likelier than whites to be arrested for possessing marijuana, even though studies show similar usage rates, according to a new report.
A city council committee signed off on a $50,000 contract with OpenGov, a firm that's built similar websites for cities around the country.
25 things to do for Halloween in the Twin Cities
There's way too much to do for Halloween and Day of the Dead in the Twin Cities, but this list is a good place to start.
Coffee-shop inspired ballet comes to Union Depot
The ballet, "Black Dog Cafe," is named after the coffee shop two blocks down from the train station will be performed on Saturday.
Dave Ray's music celebrated with new release
A box set to be released Tuesday on Red House Records traces Dave Ray's evolution from an imitator to an interpreter of the blues.
The Hennepin County Attorney's office charged a 29-year-old St. Paul woman with murder Tuesday for the weekend shooting of another woman at Augies nightclub.
Photos: Vikings stadium construction on schedule
The number of workers on the site will increase to around 800 in January, and more than 1,100 by the spring.
Minnesota offenders serve two-thirds of their sentences in prison and one-third on a form of parole. As a convicted sex offender, LaVelle Bible was ordered to serve an extra term.