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At Kopplin's, tipping is out so workers get a raise
Customers at Kopplin's Coffee on the western edge of St. Paul are paying higher prices that give workers a raise. But many still want to tip.
Johnson leaves lesson plan for Mpls. schools, but will it be used?
Bernadeia Johnson leaves behind a plan to close the achievement gap and a debate about whether her plan should be scrapped.
Beethoven takes over Fargo-Moorhead
Beethoven Fest begins with a performance Saturday night at the North Dakota State University Festival Concert Hall featuring the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra.
Kevin Love returns to Minnesota
Saturday's game will be Kevin Love's first at Target Center since he was traded to Cleveland in the offseason.
January among the warmest on record
January started out very cold in Minnesota, but ended up being one of the 20 warmest on record.
Two Minneapolis high schools were on alert this week after receiving threats to school safety, spurring a debate on whether the threats were enough to cancel classes.
Brooklyn Park first Twin Cities suburb to open teen shelter
Brooklyn Park is the first Twin Cities suburb to open a shelter designed for young people. Its 12-bed shelter will serve young people ages 16 to 20.
Muslims fear anti-terror program could spy on their communities
U.S. Attorney Andy Luger plans to create a program to prevent young people from becoming radicalized. But some Muslims worry that the effort by law enforcement aims to gather intelligence.
"The Crusher" was a well-known heel for many years in the Minneapolis-based American Wrestling Association. He passed away in 2005.
Bill would boost phys ed standards for students
The Senate Education Committee is holding a hearing Thursday morning on a bill that would require schools to test for student fitness every year.