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In reversal, Forest Lake votes to keep its police department

In reversal, Forest Lake votes to keep its police department

The Forest Lake City Council on Monday approved a new contract with its police department, reversing last week's vote that would have disbanded the 23-member police force.
by Matt Sepic

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Big bills, little time: what to watch for in the session's last week

Big bills, little time: what to watch for in the session's last week

A state budget, a tax plan, a transportation bill and a public works package remain on the Minnesota Legislature's to-do list. Here's a quick guide.
by Brian Bakst

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Inside the fight against the measles outbreak

Inside the fight against the measles outbreak

Health officials across the Twin Cities are fighting to contain the current measles outbreak and contain new cases. Here's how they're doing it.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Boy meets space-alien girl: An intergalactic love story

Boy meets space-alien girl: An intergalactic love story

Twin Cities author Andrew DeYoung has written a tale of teen romance, with an interplanetary twist.
by Euan Kerr

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How Chance the Rapper is giving back to his hometown

How Chance the Rapper is giving back to his hometown

Chance will be performing at a sold-out show Friday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
by MPR News Staff

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The weather forecast for the fishing opener: Just terrific

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley also says the weather has recently shaped up for farmers and gardeners to get into the fields and gardens to plant.
by MPR News Staff

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Fish or cut bait? Next week is decision time at Capitol

Fish or cut bait? Next week is decision time at Capitol

There's no budget deal at the Capitol and Gov. Mark Dayton is headed to St. Cloud for the fishing opener. Legislative leaders will join him Saturday, but they won't be negotiating again until Monday, and a budget deal is proving to be the most elusive catch of all.
by Brian Bakst

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