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Minneapolis police chief vows to recruit, promote more women
New Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo picked four veteran officers, all men, as his executive leadership team. He tells MPR News he knows the department must do more to break down barriers for female officers.
Kevin Morby had been searching -- in the cold -- for St. John The Divine in Manhattan. When he finally found it, he walked inside and saw a choir singing. "After having been lost for so long and being greeted like this, it was just a magical moment," he said.
'Shame keeps so many victims silent': MN clergy abuse victim speaks out
As a Minneapolis bankruptcy court judge prepares to hear arguments today over competing reorganization plans for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, one clergy abuse victim is going public with his story.
The band, made up of members of the Minnesota National Guard, has been around since 1900.
Fate of historic church divides parish members in central Minnesota town
The church has stood empty for 18 months since the interior was heavily damaged in an arson fire, while members debate whether to restore the church or build a new one.
MN Supreme Court set to hear appeal on Dayton's vetoes
Minnesota Supreme Court justices will hear oral arguments Monday morning in the legal battle between DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and the Republican-controlled Legislature.