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The Minneapolis and St. Paul city councils are expected to adopt final budgets for 2020 when they meet Wednesday. As violent crime spikes in both cities, politicians are under pressure to balance spending on police with other crime prevention strategies.

People in small towns are used to wearing many hats. But few wear as many as Steve Tatro. Last week, he filled in as a school bus driver, a substitute teacher and a hockey referee — all on the same day.

The International Institute of Minnesota has helped thousands of new immigrants resettle, learn English and train for jobs. As it celebrates 100 years this week, its leaders are working to navigate the agency through unprecedented changes in federal immigration policy.

Lawyers for a Washington County sheriff’s deputy charged with second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a suicidal man last year are asking a judge to dismiss the case.

An analysis of state licensing data by MPR News shows that police officers who opened fire in recent years were relatively new to law enforcement.

Advocates say the loss of beds dedicated to mental health and substance use treatment at St. Joseph’s would be a heavy blow.

The No. 7 seed Gophers will challenge Fairfield at Maturi Pavilion.

Organizers of the British Arrows TV Awards say political uncertainty in the U.K. led to a different approach to making commercials.

A new St. Paul housing project was conceived, designed and built by Native Americans. It aims to help their young residents with education and employment while honoring their culture.

At the time, Steam was not a real band. The song was actually recorded as a throwaway B-side to a more serious release by singer Gary DeCarlo.