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St. Paul depot rehab gets more federal money
A plan to rehabilitate St. Paul's Union Depot has received a second round of federal funding totaling $35 million.
Republicans in the Minnesota House say they want to create a new panel that would recommend ways to streamline state government operations.
Newly-released dispatch audio provides a glimpse into the frantic moments after a North St. Paul police officer confronted a suspect, who then shot and killed him.
Members of a Minnesota union aren't satisfied with Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposed budget, and they're headed to the Capitol to show it.
Maplewood-based 3M Corp. has donated some royalty-paying patents to the University of Minnesota's law school and Office for Technology Commercialization.
Minneapolis prepares budget cuts in response to gov's plan
Minneapolis city officials say they will likely make pre-emptive budget cuts in response to Gov. Pawlenty's proposed supplemental budget. The governor's plan would cut state aid to Minneapolis by nearly $30 million.
An 18-year-old man was charged Tuesday in the death of his father, the Ramsey County Attorney's Office said.
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a $1.1 billion bonding bill Monday night. The bill passed by a bi-partisan 92 to 37 vote, despite a veto threat by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
Minnesota lawmakers are due to revisit legislation that could help homeowners facing foreclosure.
Group plans Minn. museum of African American history
A local group is working to open Minnesota's first museum devoted to the state's African American history. They've purchased an historic Minneapolis mansion, and need to complete a $5 million fundraising campaign to turn it into a museum.