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Frey recommends 3rd Police Precinct station not go back to Lake Street or nearby — for now
The City of Minneapolis is scrapping proposals to return the 3rd Police Precinct station to its former place on Lake Street or find the precinct a new home near 26th and Minnehaha avenues.
Veterans' PACT Act deadline approaching
The 2022 SFC Heath Robinson Honoring our PACT Act expands benefits to veterans exposed to burn pits and Agent Orange during the Vietnam War and other toxic substances during the Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan wars. 
8 things to do around the ‘Barbie’ premiere in Minnesota
Events include a pop-up closet at the Mall of America, a Barbie-themed rave in Minneapolis and parties ahead of movie screenings across the state.
Morrison County deputy struck by vehicle is stable, improving
Deputy Brady Pundsack was directing traffic leaving from the Freedom Fest music festival in Pierz Saturday night when he was struck by an SUV.
'On the edge': Minnesota farmers, gardeners, cities wait to see if rain will curb worsening drought
Widespread rain expected soon could spare the region from seeing the most serious effects of drought. But a continued dry pattern could quickly make things worse for farmers and gardeners.
Written driver’s tests for new Minnesota residents going away
Starting Aug. 1, people moving to Minnesota will no longer have to take a written test to get a Minnesota driver’s license if they have a valid license from another state.