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January 22, 2015 12:13 PM

Police shoot, injure burglary suspect in Blaine

A woman called police to report a break-in. She said the intruder was fighting her boyfriend in the kitchen.

by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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January 22, 2015 4:00 AM

Cool castles: Ice palaces of the Winter Carnival

A mini ice palace this year features about 400 blocks of manufactured ice from Shakopee. There's a $1 entry fee to go inside.

by Nancy Yang

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January 20, 2015 6:46 AM

Complaint: Teen gathers, hides guns as parents argue

Prosecutors say a 14-year-old girl gathered guns from around her St. Paul home and hid them in her bedroom as a fight between her parents escalated.

by The Associated Press

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January 19, 2015 12:40 PM

Black Lives Matter group aims to #ReclaimMLK with march to Capitol

Hundreds of marchers jammed University Avenue and nearby streets for about four hours Monday, as they called for an end to racial profiling, an independent citizen board to review police conduct and bias and cultural awareness training for police officers.

by Martin Moylan, Elizabeth Dunbar and The Associated Press

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January 16, 2015 2:17 PM

Minnesota Children's Museum expansion unveiled

The Minnesota Children's Museum promises its new $28 million renovation and expansion will provide much more room and new ways for families to play.

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January 16, 2015 6:45 AM

1 dead in Bloomington shooting

Police say a man was fatally shot after an encounter with officers in Bloomington.

by Tim Nelson

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January 15, 2015 6:02 PM

Mpls. crime numbers good; community relations a work in progress

Despite positive crime data, Chief Janee Harteau spent more time Thursday answering questions about how to improve relations between police and people of color.

by Brandt Williams

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January 14, 2015 8:01 AM

Five Mpls. schools may experiment with running independently

If their plans are approved by the school board this spring, school leaders would get the freedom to make decisions on budgets, hiring, scheduling and curriculum.

by Tim Post

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January 14, 2015 7:08 AM

St. Paul schools working on 'gender inclusion' policy

Some of the main provisions call for students to be identified by their preferred names and gender pronouns, and participate in programs and activities that align with their gender identity.

by The Associated Press

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January 13, 2015 10:05 AM

1 dead, firefighter hurt in Minneapolis fires

One person died and a firefighter was injured in a pair of overnight fires in Minneapolis. Both fires are under investigation.

by Tim Nelson

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