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Reed says she won't abide by DFL endorsement

Sixth District Congressional candidate Maureen Reed said she'll no longer pledge to abide by the DFL endorsement after being overlooked by labor unions.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minneapolis election results will take weeks to count

Minneapolis officials say it will take about eight weeks to count all the ballots in this year's city elections, because of the new instant runoff voting system.
by Curtis Gilbert

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3 men sentenced for violating export laws

A judge in Minnesota has sentenced three men for exporting high-tech carbon-fiber to the China Academy of Space Technology in violation of U.S. export laws.

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Task force: U of Minn. has big revenue problem

The budget shortfall at the University of Minnesota could soar to $1 billion by 2025 if the school doesn't overhaul its financial structure to slash costs and manage declining state support, according to a new report released Thursday.
by Chris Williams

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Ellison says group paid $13k for Mecca pilgrimage

Rep. Keith Ellison has disclosed the amount of his privately-paid trip to Mecca last December, in response to a request from a House committee.
by Madeleine Baran

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Man charged in north Minneapolis homicide

An 18-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death last week of another young man outside a Burger King in north Minneapolis.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Minn. officials find sexual abuse at nursing home

State investigators say a nursing assistant at a St. Louis Park nursing home sexually abused a resident who has dementia.

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RNC 8 attorney argues for joint trial

A Ramsey County District judge today heard arguments on whether the so-called RNC 8 should be tried together.
by Jessica Mador

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Minnesota legislator enlists in National Guard

Minnesota legislator enlists in National Guard

Minnesota state Rep. John Lesch has signed up with the Minnesota National Guard to be an infantryman.

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