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Law enforcement officials are investigating several weekend shootings in Minneapolis, including the killing of a 17-year-old girl.
Minnesota lawmakers are brushing aside Olympic rivalries to celebrate the state's cultural and economic ties with Canada.
Two boys are recovering after being shot on a Metro Transit bus in north Minneapolis.
Dolan's performance judged on more than crime stats
This week, dozens of supporters and critics of Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan have a chance to speak about Dolan's nomination to serve another term. During his first term as chief, crime has gone down steadily. But at issue is more than just crime numbers.
Residents near exploded house say they weren't evacuated
Edina residents who live near a house that exploded on Tuesday are demanding answers as to why they were not evacuated earlier.
A year after a Falcon Heights man disappeared, officials are offering a $50,000 reward in the case.
Group homes for troubled teens closing after 18 years
Hearthstone of Minnesota, a Twin Cities nonprofit that ran small group homes for deeply troubled teens, closed its doors Friday.