Why do military cargo planes regularly fly in pairs over the Twin Cities?
The large aircraft with four propellers are easy to distinguish from passenger air traffic.
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Moorhead man admits to owning gun that child fired, killing 6-year-old
The loaded gun had been retrieved from inside a box of snack chips atop a kitchen cabinet, according to prosecutors.
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Arrest made in fatal shooting Thursday in St. Paul
The 24-year-old suspect was arrested in the block where he lives, authorities said.
Harry and Meghan visit with students at a Harlem school
Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, offered lots of hugs to kids at a Harlem public school Friday where she read her children's book to about two dozen students who sat cross-legged with her husband in the play yard.
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Under student pressure, University of Minnesota to phase out fossil fuel investments
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New Minneapolis nonprofit launches LGBTQ mentoring program, one of the few in the U.S.
New nonprofit Queerspace Collective fills a crucial void in LGBTQ mentoring programs.
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EXPLAINER: What's next in Dru Sjodin death penalty case
North Dakota's first and only federal capital punishment case is on hold after a federal judge this month threw out the death sentence given to Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. in 2006 in the death of college student Dru Sjodin.
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Walz proposes $10 million drought relief package for farmers
Gov. Tim Walz proposed a $10 million relief package Friday for farmers who suffered losses due to drought across most of Minnesota this summer — a plan that would require a special legislative session to approve.
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1 million Minnesotans eligible for Pfizer vaccine booster shot
Minnesotans might get shots quicker at pharmacies than at large health care systems, state health officials said, adding that Pfizer vaccine supply is sufficient to meet demand.
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Huawei executive resolves criminal charges in deal with US
A top executive of Chinese communications giant Huawei Technologies has resolved criminal charges against her as part of a deal with the U.S. Justice Department that could pave the way for her to return to China and that concludes a case that roiled relations between Washington and Beijing.
Minnesota to administer COVID boosters to those eligible
COVID-19 booster shots are being made available to Minnesotans who are eligible to receive them under the latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state health officials announced Friday.
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Wisconsin teenager wins lawsuit over COVID social media post
A Wisconsin high school student on Friday won a federal lawsuit she brought against a sheriff who threatened her with jail time early in the COVID-19 pandemic if she didn't remove social media posts saying she had the virus.
What you need to know about COVID variants, Minnesota mask requirements and more
Advice is evolving along with the coronavirus. Here's the latest from staff and news service reports.
Police recover University of Minnesota alum's stolen tailgating 'Fan Van'
The maroon-and-gold van was tracked down in Golden Valley and retrieved Thursday. No arrests have been announced. The van had been missing since Saturday.
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A guide to the 2021 Minneapolis mayor and City Council candidates
The Star Tribune asked each candidate to answer questions on public safety, budget priorities, climate change and more.
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Father, stepmom of 8-year-old Elk River girl who died in their care sentenced to 40 years
The girl was emaciated before being found dead in an Elk River apartment.
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What to drink this weekend at Twin Ports breweries
We are launching a weekly feature to tell you about what's new at the many breweries and cideries in the Twin Ports.
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COVID-19 surge forcing St. Cloud Hospital to expand ICU, delay other care
"Our hospital is full because of unvaccinated COVID-related patients."
Former ABC News executive says Chris Cuomo harassed her
A veteran TV news executive says CNN anchor Chris Cuomo sexually harassed her by squeezing her buttocks at a party in 2005.
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Golden Valley man convicted of fatally hitting another man at Mpls. bar
The victim was an accomplished Medtronic research scientist, according to his online obituary.
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Tight supply of homes could hold back record sales
Sales of existing homes in Wisconsin are outpacing last year's record purchases, but experts say the lack of inventory has tapped down the hot market.
Foundations offer cities help convincing workers to relocate
A year ago, Robin Bruce never thought she would be living in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and liking it. That was before she took advantage of a program, largely financed by the Walton Family Foundation, that is offering $10,000 incentives to entice new residents to the Ozarks region.
Murder charges filed in crash that killed U hockey coach Motzko's son, another man
Prosecutors also already have filed notice with the court that they will seek a longer than normal sentence for James D. Blue, 51, because of the nature of the alleged crime.
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