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Mpls stabbing victim identified

A man who was fatally stabbed in Minneapolis over the weekend has been identified as 25-year-old Drew Heinkel.

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Chess teaches kids life lessons

Chess teaches kids life lessons

Over the weekend, the Minneapolis School District hosted a district-wide chess tournament, in hopes that the centuries-old game will teach kids some of the skills they'll need as adults.
by David Chong

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Drivers frustrated by snow piling up on streets

Drivers frustrated by snow piling up on streets

Cold temperatures have kept much of the snow from melting, and big piles of plowed snow have popped up on seemingly every corner in the Twin Cities, where they can block the view of oncoming traffic, and frustrate drivers.
by Jessica Mador

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Police ID St. Paul shooting victim; son jailed

Police have now identified a man who was shot to death at his St. Paul home as Anthony Tyrone Gaither, 45. His 18-year-old son remains in jail on suspicion of murder.

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Mpls settles another police misconduct suit

Mpls settles another police misconduct suit

The Minneapolis City Council Friday approved another six-figure payout to settle a police misconduct lawsuit. The settlement has fuled criticism of Police Chief Tim Dolan's performance.
by Brandt Williams

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Minn. lawmakers to discuss veteran counseling

Minnesota lawmakers will consider how to help soldiers returning from war.

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Health Department warns of norovirus in Minnesota

The Minnesota Health Department is warning that it's the time of year when the norovirus peaks in the state.

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Air pollution alert issued for Twin Cities, Rochester

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air pollution health alert for the Twin Cities and Rochester through Saturday.
by Madeleine Baran

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Former mail carrier sentenced for stealing mail

A former mail carrier has been sentenced to eight months in prison for stealing mail from the Ronald McDonald House and other addresses in Minneapolis.

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