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A grand jury is trying to determine whether fallen auto magnate Denny Hecker should be charged with any crimes.
St. Paul residents using Facebook to help fill homes
Though the Twin Cities housing market shows signs of strengthening, foreclosed and abandoned homes still dot many neighborhoods. However, some area residents say Facebook could be the answer.
Abercrombie loses appeal in discrimination case
A psychologist hired by Abercrombie and Fitch described the store's refusal to allow a teenage girl with autism to bring a family member into a fitting room as "a desirable outcome of active community involvement," in a court hearing in the case this year.
Flu is 'widespread' in Minnesota
The CDC says pandemic flu activity in Minnesota is now considered "widespread." That's the highest classification in the agency's flu reporting system.
Two of Minnesota's three largest school districts will spend a lot of time in coming months looking for new leadership. Each district will try to find the best person, but they'll also have to figure out what to pay and how that compensation will be structured.
Charges have been filed against a man who escaped from the Ramsey County Workhouse on Sunday after he broke through a gate in the facility's outdoor recreation area.
State Rep. Emmer pays to settle campaign billboard issue
Republican state Rep. Tom Emmer, has agreed to pay $750 to settle an issue involving a campaign billboard.
Gophers to address long lines at new stadium
University of Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi said his staff is trying to work out problems with the new Gopher football stadium before the next game on Saturday.
Minneapolis voters will get to show their preferences among the DFL candidates for governor today while practicing a new voting procedure that they'll use this fall.