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Jewish students at the University of Minnesota say campus protests are disrupting and make them feel unsafe
Palestine protests on campus say protests are affecting their education. Student activists say the demonstrations outside Kaufman Memorial Union should not be seen as pro-peace or antiwar, and that many protesters are openly endorsing terrorism.
Minnesota DNR "debunks" fear among deer hunters about transfer of Chronic Wasting Disease to humans
A recent article published by Field and Stream has sparked unnecessary fear and panic among deer hunters according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “There was no actual connection,” says the DNR’s Michelle Carstensen.
Minneapolis Police search for suspects after 14-year old shot at gas station
Minneapolis police are looking for suspects after a 14-year old boy was shot at a gas station overnight and later died. Preliminary information indicates the teen was in an SUV with other occupants when shots were fired from a second vehicle.
It's a dream weekend for 55 local music teachers who will perform side-by-side with the Minnesota Orchestra
From the band room to Orchestra Hall, it’s a dream weekend for 55 local music teachers. They’ve been chosen to perform side-by-side with Minnesota orchestra musicians this weekend.
Game Three: Wolves try to continue postseason mastery of the Suns "big three"
The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle. They’re going to have to figure out the Minnesota Timberwolves best-in-the-NBA defense and crawl out of a 2-0 hole.
Bless you! Spring allergies are coming in early and strong
Spring has sprung in our nasal passages. Experts say tree pollen is already high following an unusually warm winter. Dr. Neal Godse with the University of Minnesota Medical School is predicting a bad year for seasonal allergies.
Brooklyn Park Police looking for "very rare" stranger sexual assault suspect
Police in Brooklyn Park are asking the public’s tracking down an armed sexual assailant who attacked a woman Wednesday afternoon. Spokesman Elliot Faust says this type of crime is extremely rare.
North Oaks, MN native Frankie Capan III shoots 58 in Korn Ferry Tour event
North Oaks, Minnesota native Frankie Capan III made some history on the golf course Thursday. Capan shot a 13-under 58 on Thursday in Texas to tie the Korn Ferry Tour record for relation to par and match the second-lowest score in tour history.
TAP in! $1 fare on Metro Transit buses, express buses and light rail available to eligible riders
A Transit Assistance Program can make riding public transportation more affordable for eligible Metro Transit riders in the Twin Cities, dropping the price they pay for every ride to $1.
Lucky Leaf Cannabis Expo coming to Minneapolis this weekend
The largest cannabis event in Minnesota history at the Minneapolis Convention Center is this Friday and Saturday and the Lucky Leaf Expo couldn’t come at a better time says cannabis entrepreneur Sarah Gullickson.
Owatonna production company produces documentary on Purple People Eaters
An Owatonna production company is creating documentaries about the positive side of sports, including their current project. “Purple People Eaters” focuses on the dominant defensive line of the Vikings in the 1970’s.
Arrest made after a sexual assault and burglary in the Macalester Groveland neighborhood
An arrest has been made after a sexual assault and burglary in St. Paul. Police Chief Axel Henry says the suspect forced himself into a home, robbed the victim, and pulled out a weapon before sexually assaulting her.
Twins come-from-behind to sweep lowly White Sox in four straight
If there’s a lesson Thursday afternoon for Twins fans, it is never lose hope when the White Sox are the opponent. The Chicago White Sox dropped to 3-22, wasting a two-run lead with a 6-3 defeat Thursday to Minnesota.
Cigarettes in Minneapolis will be the most expensive in the country
Cigarettes in the City of Minneapolis will cost more than in any other city in the country under plan approved by the City Council. The council unanimously approving a mandated minimum price of $15 per pack, up from roughly $10 per pack right now.
DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell says she will not resign after Republican calls for ouster
One day after Republican state senators introduced a motion to expel DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell (Woodbury), she’s responding saying she will not resign and says the picture will change when more facts are known.
St. Paul City Council approves more than 100 miles of new protected bike lanes
The St. Paul City Council approves a proposal for more than 100 miles of new, protected bike lanes in the city. City Planner Jimmy Shoemaker says the goal is to attract new riders who might otherwise be nervous about riding alongside traffic.
Senate Republicans introduce motion to expel Senator Nicole Mitchell but it fails
Republican State Senator Eric Lucero introduced a motion to expel DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell one day after she was formally charged with first degree burglary for allegedly breaking into her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home early Monday morning.
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