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Lindstrom man killed after car strikes power pole

Authorities say the man was at the wheel of a car that struck the pole, rolled on its side and came to a rest in a ditch with live wires across it.
by The Associated Press

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Students say sex ed club will be better than health class

Students say sex ed club will be better than health class

Students at St. Louis Park High School say learning about sex ed in class doesn't allow for meaningful discussion. They say teens are more likely listen to peers than teachers.
by Tim Post

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Three injured in Lowertown St. Paul shootout

Police said they received reports of a shooting at the SuperAmerica at 296 E. Seventh St. shortly before 6:30 p.m.
by Jon Collins

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1 dead, 1 hurt in Stillwater Township crash

One person was killed and another was seriously injured after a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon north of Stillwater.
by Peter Cox

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Hennepin attorney: Robbers of two U students plead guilty

Prosecutors said Javonta Shaquille Williams, 20, and Lavelle Jajuan Grayson, 23, used a semi-automatic pistol when they robbed two University of Minnesota students in July.
by Kia Farhang

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Vikings raking in the cash from stadium fees

Vikings raking in the cash from stadium fees

The Minnesota Vikings have sold more than 30,000 seat licenses to fans for more than $80 million. The team aims to sell $100 million in seat licenses for construction costs.
by Tim Nelson

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#BlackLivesMatter protest fills Mall of America rotunda; 25 arrested

#BlackLivesMatter protest fills Mall of America rotunda; 25 arrested

Protesters with their arms in the air, chanting, "Hands up! Don't shoot!" walked through the Mall of America Saturday afternoon, while others gathered in the building's rotunda amid stories-high silver Christmas trees, chanting "Black Lives Matter."
by Brandt Williams, Curtis Gilbert and MPR News Staff

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