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Prosecutors point to 'prior acts of recklessness and indifference' while Noor was an officer
Prosecutors are pointing to past incidents involving former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor in their effort to quash the dismissal of murder and manslaughter charges against him.
State Fair's response to another record year? Get bigger
The Minnesota State Fair easily passed the 2 million visitor mark this year and fair officials say there's plenty of room for more. The fair breaks ground on yet another expansion in October.
Her humanitarian missions became a way of life
An incident in a Turkish marketplace led Lindsey Smith to leave her comfortable life as a geriatric nurse practitioner from Minneapolis to help people in crisis around the world.
Baptist convention celebrates gospel music
Around 15,000 people are expected to gather in downtown Minneapolis this week for the National Baptist Convention USA. The event kicked off Monday night with "The Sound of Gospel Concert." Musicians, dancers and a choir, combining several local congregations, explored the origins and evolution of gospel music. Jeveeta Steele directed the program which was narrated by Twin Cities actor T. Mychael Rambo.
'It's a big deal to go to kindergarten': Advice from 1st-graders who've been there
For kindergarteners across Minnesota, Tuesday is momentous: It marks the first day of big-kid school. The first-graders who were there just a year ago are ready with some advice.
New president takes over at MN Orchestra
The transition from Kevin Smith to Michele Miller Burns got underway during the orchestra's South Africa tour.
The University of Minnesota football team began its season Thursday night with a 48 to 10 win over New Mexico State.