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Park Tavern reopens after deadly crash, as driver makes first court appearance
The driver who allegedly drove his vehicle across a St. Louis Park restaurant patio Sunday, killing two people and injuring nine others, made his first court appearance on Wednesday, as the Park Tavern reopened its doors for the first time since the crash.
When a final resting place erodes away, who is responsible for preserving human remains?
A boy recently found historic human remains along the shore of Lake Superior. His discovery reveals a serious issue facing cemeteries along bodies of water.
Myon Burrell convicted of felony drug, weapon charges 4 years after prison sentence commuted
A judge last week found Myon Burrell guilty of felony drug and weapon possession after Robbinsdale police found a loaded handgun and drugs in his car during a traffic stop. Burrell was released from a Minnesota prison in 2020 after an investigation led to his sentence for a 2008 murder being commuted.
Virtual hearings transform housing courts around Minnesota
While the COVID-19 pandemic threw life into disarray, one good thing to come out of it was improved court proceedings for people facing eviction. All sides agree, putting hearings on Zoom has made the hearings much more accessible for low-income households in Minnesota.
Volunteers help save rare plants across Minnesota
Minnesota has more than 300 rare native plant species. In many locations, plants were last documented decades ago. A new program is using volunteers to help search for the plants and collect seeds to preserve genetic material.
New hopes, endless possibilities as school starts across most of Minnesota
The new school year began on Tuesday for most Minnesota students. While many challenges lie ahead, a visit Tuesday to Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary in Minneapolis shows why it’s hard to beat the promise of a first day of school.