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Supreme Court seems to tilt strongly toward Minneapolis woman in property rights case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard its last scheduled argument of the term — a case brought by a 94-year-old grandmother in Minneapolis whose condo was seized for failure to pay property taxes.
When a county seizes a home over taxes, who should get to keep the equity?
The U.S. Supreme Court this week hears a property rights case involving a Minnesota woman who had her condominium seized and sold by Hennepin County after she failed to pay her property taxes.
Minn. officials hope mitigation efforts withstand 'critical challenge' of flooding
Even though flood prevention has gotten better, this year’s high water levels are still affecting some Minnesotans. Some basements in Stillwater and several homes near riverbanks are flooding this spring.
Como Zoo cougar is navigating a new world — without eyes 
A cougar at the St. Paul zoo lost his eyesight due to a genetic condition. To prevent further pain and irritation, zookeepers decided to remove his eyes. They say he’s successfully navigating his habitat — and serving as an animal ambassador in new ways.
Black entrepreneurs say Minneapolis 'Wildest Dreams Expo' was bad for business
Dozens of business owners said the expo organized by the city of Minneapolis to celebrate and uplift Black entrepreneurship actually hurt them. They said the poorly attended event cost them money they couldn’t afford to lose, and according to city records, tens of thousands of dollars in contracts flowed to businesses based outside of Minnesota.
Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing
Minnesota's Court of Appeals has upheld Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction for the May 2020 killing of George Floyd.
Responding to a 911 call early Thursday afternoon, police saw four American pit bull terriers attacking the man, 22, outside his home. Police say the incident remains under investigation and it’s too soon to say whether prosecutors will file criminal charges.