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Coleman, Ng offer clear differences in St. Paul mayoral race
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman will be challenged at the polls Tuesday by Republican-endorsed business executive Eva Ng, who has made her disdain for rising property taxes her central issue.
New concerns raised over blacktop sealant runoff
A long-standing ritual of homeowners - sealing their blacktop driveways - is getting new scrutiny from the state of Minnesota because sealant from driveways and parking lots may be washing off into ponds and streams as hazardous waste.
Instant runoff voting FAQ
Instant runoff voting advocates are pushing for more Minnesota cities to follow suit, with the eventual goal of using it for statewide elections. Here are some frequently asked questions about it.
In Minneapolis, costs of police misconduct add up
Over the last few months, incidents involving Minneapolis officers have led to six-figure lawsuit settlements - raising questions about police culture and leadership.
A 26-year-old St. Paul woman has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that injured six people in West St. Paul.
Anoka County authorities say a bicycle rider has been struck and killed by a car.
Reverend Gordon Stewart, pastor of Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church in Chaska, talked about President Obama's visit to Dover AFB.
Last call at the Uptown
Music fans in Minneapolis will be paying their final respects to the Uptown Bar this weekend. The revered music venue will close after its final show Sunday night, and then be demolished to make way for a new retail development.