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Candidate for Minneapolis Mayor Has Past Felony Charge

MINNEAPOLIS -- Front-runner of the Minneapolis mayoral race, State Rep. Raymond Dehn’s personal history has some members of the community scratching their heads over...

Chanhassen Residents Concerned as Massive Building Plan Moves Forward

CHANHASSEN, Minn. - After a downtown redevelopment plan for Chanhassen was approved, the Chanhassen City Council is now considering implementing a tax increment financing...
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Damond Turning from Victim to Suspect in BCA Investigation?

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minneapolis Police Department in conjunction with Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges’ office has revised the body camera policies for officers. In a...
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Trump Bans Transgender Military Service

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced on Twitter Wednesday that transgender people will no longer be welcomed to serve in the military. “After consultation with...

Did Prep-School Grad Franken Grow Up As “Middle Class” As He Claims?

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -  Minnesota Sen. Al Franken frequently reflects on his “middle class” upbringing saying it is one of the reasons he is...

Op-Ed from Former MN Senator Warns of Repeal Pitfalls

ST. PAUL, Minn.- David Durenberger, a former MN GOP Senator said current Senators should vote against the repeal of Obamacare. Durenberger characterized the current vote...

Health Department Warns of Future Drinking Water Challenges

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) says that drinking water in Minnesota is in good shape,...
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Fare Increase by Met Council Won’t Fill Budget Gap

MINNEAPOLIS — For thousands of Minnesota residents who depend on public transportation as a means of getting around the Twin Cities area, that ride...

Effort to Increase Turnout in City Elections Rejected: Petitioner Takes St. Paul to Court

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A petition drive to put the question of moving St. Paul’s municipal elections to even years came up short, but...
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DFL Rep.and Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate Backtracks on Twitter after Outrage

MINNEAPOLIS— The front-runner of the Minneapolis mayoral race has found himself in hot water after comments he made following the fatal shooting of Justine...