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Hennepin County authorities investigating after drug-laced paperwork found in jail
Law enforcement officials are investigating after an inmate at the Hennepin County Jail was allegedly caught with legal paperwork laced with drugs. A search warrant targets an attorney who met with the inmate.
‘My life was destroyed’: Marvin Haynes sues city of Minneapolis for wrongful incarceration
Marvin Haynes — a man who spent nearly 20 years in prison before a judge vacated his conviction — has filed a wrongful incarceration lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and five police officers. 
Merger with the U and Essentia? Fairview says ‘no’
Fairview Health Services says it is not interested in a merger with the University of Minnesota and Essentia Health. The U and Essentia back a plan that would create a nonprofit entity and had invited Fairview to be part of the discussion.
Feds to probe Minnesota State High School League over transgender athlete policy
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it will investigate the league’s intention to follow state law and allow students in the state to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity, despite the president’s recent executive order.
How this Minneapolis street grew from immigrant neighborhood to culinary hotspot
13th Avenue in northeast Minneapolis is a culinary hot spot, home to some of the best restaurants in the country. This part of the city has roots as an immigrant neighborhood, a history it has not completely lost touch with even as it gains culinary fame and fancy.
Anthony Sledwards, Plowabunga! among winners in MnDOT's Name a Snowplow contest
While Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards drives the lane against NBA opponents this season, “Anthony Sledwards” will soon be clearing driving lanes for Minnesota motorists. It’s one of the eight winning snowplow names in MnDOT’s annual contest.
How ‘virtual’ power plants could help Minnesota charge toward a clean energy future
As it gets more expensive and costly to build traditional power plants and electric distribution systems, so-called “virtual power plants” could play an increasingly important role in meeting Minnesota’s clean energy goals.
‘I serve drinks’ testifies bartender falsely named as Feeding Our Future board president
A Twin Cities man once listed as Feeding Our Future’s board president testified in federal court on Tuesday that he had no knowledge of the organization and was surprised to see his name on its organizational chart.