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Wetterling documents case could set precedent, lead to new legislation
It will likely be months before the case files related to Jacob Wetterling's abduction and murder are released. A district judge stopped the release on Friday after his parents filed a suit saying some documents are too private to be made public.
Falcon Heights pursues police contract with Ramsey County
The city wants to end its contract with St. Anthony police following the fatal police shooting of Philando Castile last year.
Enbridge pipeline backers, foes speak out as Minnesota mulls permit
Dozens of supporters and opponents of a plan to replace Enbridge Energy's deteriorating Line 3 turned out Tuesday for the first public meetings on the proposal.
Now you can watch SPCO concerts live online for free
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's season finale this weekend is sold out, but for those who still want to see the show, you're in luck.
Parting thoughts: 'Pat the Cat' reigned on KDAL
Charles "Patrick" Cadigan passed away recently at the age of 81. He and co-host Rik Jordan talked about anything that was "TOMA" or "top-of-mind awareness" in the Duluth-Superior area.
Sculptor, director reflect on the 'Scaffold' experience
The Walker's Olga Viso and artist Sam Durant sat down with MPR News' Euan Kerr to talk about the "Scaffold" story and its aftermath.
Swedish Academy has received Bob Dylan's Nobel lecture
The Swedish Academy says it has received the required lecture from the 2016 Nobel Literature winner Bob Dylan, enabling the American singer to collect 8 million Swedish kronor ($922,000) in prize money.
Muslim, health leaders team up to curb measles outbreak
Some Islamic religious leaders have put a sharp point on their effort to protect their followers' health heading into the last three weeks of Ramadan.
On Friday night, the Minnesota Twins play game two of their four-game series against the Angels in Anaheim.