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St. Paul OKs Sunday taproom alcohol sales

The ordinance amendment was sponsored by St. Paul City Council member Amy Brendmoen.
by Liala Helal

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Ebola risk for Minn. very low, officials say

Ebola risk for Minn. very low, officials say

Brooklyn Center and northwest Twin Cities metro area has a significant West African population.
by Peter Cox

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Twin Cities oil train traffic jumps; safety worries rise

Twin Cities oil train traffic jumps; safety worries rise

About three-quarters of oil pumped from the booming Bakken oil fields end up on a train through Minnesota.
by Laura Yuen

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Kevin Love played his hand perfectly

Kevin Love played his hand perfectly

Love, having spurned Minnesota, now takes his place in the long line of vilified Minnesota athletes. But basketball is a business, and Love and his agent played their hand perfectly.
by Bob Collins

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Slain police officer is laid to rest

Slain police officer is laid to rest

A photo gallery captures the community outpouring for the funeral and burial of Officer Scott Patrick.

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Updates: The funeral of Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick

Updates: The funeral of Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick

After Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick was shot and killed last week, there was a dramatic and spontaneous outpouring of grief and support in the community. The grieving will take a more formal turn today as law enforcement officials, civic leaders and citizens attend or watch his funeral and burial. The funeral is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.

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Community outpouring expected for Officer Patrick's funeral

Community outpouring expected for Officer Patrick's funeral

Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick was shot and killed in the line of duty last week, leaving behind his wife and two teenage daughters.
by MPR News Staff

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Man dies in St. Paul police shooting

Police say the man crashed his vehicle into a fence Sunday afternoon, fired at bystanders before carjacking an SUV at gunpoint, then fired at officers who tried to stop him.
by Tim Nelson and Peter Cox

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