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Budget deal yet to be reached at Minnesota Capitol

Budget deal yet to be reached at Minnesota Capitol

There are three weeks to go before the Legislature's required session adjournment.
by Brian Bakst

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Public health workers push back against anti-vaccine claims at Somali community meeting

Public health workers push back against anti-vaccine claims at Somali community meeting

At least 34 Minnesota children have contracted measles since an outbreak began last month. The vaccination rate among 2-year-olds in Minnesota's Somali-American community is 42 percent, compared with 88 percent of non-Somali kids.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis mayor and police chief plan to meet soon, say they'll work together

Minneapolis mayor and police chief plan to meet soon, say they'll work together

Betsy Hodges spoke to MPR News to defend her decision to rescind Lt. John Delmonico's promotion to the top job in the 4th Precinct. In a statement, Janee Harteau said she won't comment further because she doesn't want the situation played out in public anymore.
by Brandt Williams

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On Gunflint Trail, memories of 'devil's fire' still burn

On Gunflint Trail, memories of 'devil's fire' still burn

The Ham Lake Fire started 10 years ago Friday. It burned more than 75,000 acres and destroyed over 100 structures, including many longtime family cabins. But the forest, and the people, are recovering.
by Dan Kraker

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Secretary of state's office targeted for budget cuts

Secretary of state's office targeted for budget cuts

The Minnesota Secretary of State's office is among many targets for budget cuts by the GOP-controlled Legislature. And a former occupant of the office is one of those calling for it to do with less.
by Tim Pugmire

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St. Paul mayoral candidate Dai Thao's campaign under probe for alleged bribery

St. Paul mayoral candidate Dai Thao's campaign under probe for alleged bribery

Authorities are launching an investigation over claims that the election campaign of a St. Paul City Council member may have solicited an improper campaign contribution from a lobbyist.
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul unleashes new weapon against invasive plants: goats

St. Paul unleashes new weapon against invasive plants: goats

For the first time, the city says it is deploying 30 animals from Goat Dispatch, a "grazing goat rental company," to clean up fenced areas of parkland along the Mississippi River.
by Tim Nelson

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'Nerf wars' season is here, but cops and school leaders aren't laughing

'Nerf wars' season is here, but cops and school leaders aren't laughing

It's a game in which competitors attempt to "assassinate" their opponents with foam dart guns. As matches make their way on to roads and private property, parents and authorities are becoming concerned with safety.
by Mike Moen

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