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Minneapolis police are still searching for a 27-year-old man connected to a traffic stop on Saturday that injured one police officer. They attempted to arrest the driver for the stolen license plates on the vehicle, but the driver engaged in a struggle with officers to flee.
Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year: 'Make students feel like they matter'
After years of coaching, teaching and building trust with his students and fellow educators, Michael Houston was named Minnesota’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. Here’s what this award means to the St. Paul Harding High teacher and what’s next in his future.
8 injured in Minneapolis shooting
Police are investigating after a shooting left eight people injured in Minneapolis Sunday evening.
Minnesota State Fair neighbors eye safety, parking as get-together nears
Two different neighborhood groups from St. Paul and Falcon Heights, Minn. formed task forces after residents noticed years of concerns of safety and parking issues during the last few fair seasons.
Minneapolis weighs increasing funding for community violence prevention
Earlier this week, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposed a $1.8 billion budget which includes an increase in funding for community-driven violence prevention efforts.