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Nonprofit Avivo to open a new shelter for those experiencing homelessness in St. Cloud

Renee Good's family announces lawsuits; St. Paul released full investigation report on allegations against mayor

Attorneys for Renee Good's family today announced two lawsuits for her killing by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis in January. And the city of St. Paul today

Justice Department files ethics complaint against seven Minnesota federal judges

The Justice Department has filed an ethics complaint against seven Minnesota federal judges. The complaint singles out Judges Patrick Schiltz and John Tunheim, but also i

DOJ files complaint against Minnesota judges; St. Paul City Council hires law firm to represent city, mayor in sexual harassment lawsuit

In a rare move, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against multiple Minnesota judges over comments they made to the New York Times.

Attorney General’s office charges nine people with Medicaid fraud totaling $3 million

For the third time this year — there’s a proposed merger involving major healthcare systems in Minnesota. This time it’s Twin Cities-based HealthPartners and Duluth-based

HealthPartners and Essentia Health propose merger; Budget shortfall for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Another proposed health system merger is poised to reshape Minnesota’s healthcare industry. Bloomington-based HealthPartners and Duluth-based Essentia Health announced to

Trump announces new $15 billion steel plant in Iowa that would use Minnesota ore

Fresh on the heels of President Donald Trump announcing a new $15 billion steel plant in Iowa, Republicans and Mesabi Metallics say Minnesota will have to reform its perm

Police charge man in Roseville kidnapping; New Richland flooding

Authorities have detained and charged a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman last week. And teams of state and federal officials will begin assessin

Detroit Lakes school board to discuss district policy aimed at banning rainbow symbols on school grounds

St. Paul police chief will stay in his job during lawsuit against mayor

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is suing Mayor Kaohly Her for sexual harassment. Regina Medina reports he plans to stay in his job despite the lawsuit. And the man conv

Minnesota's annual school tests could change; Flooded homes face total loss

A Minnesota nonprofit accused of defrauding food assistance programs for children is set to dissolve and pay the state more than $18 million. That's part of a settlement

St. Paul mayor declines comment on lawsuit; Gas prices are down slightly but still up year-over-year

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her declined comment today when asked about the lawsuit filed against her by Police Chief Axel Henry. And gas and diesel prices in Minnesota have b

St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Kaohly Her

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is suing Mayor Kaohly Her for sexual harassment. The lawsuit filed Wednesday comes on the heels of an outside investigation of the DFL ma

Motor oil prices increase, raising costs for car owners in Minnesota

Motor oil prices are going up, which means Minnesotans are paying more for an oil change. This is the evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary

Detroit Lakes Public Schools’ ban on rainbow stickers prompts lawsuit by Minnesota ACLU

New Richland continues cleanup after weekend storm

Clean up continues in New Richland after a weekend storm flooded the small southern Minnesota town. And the Minneapolis Mobile Medical Unit has treated more than 4,000

ICE stops publicly sharing location information for thousands of detainees

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly sharing location information for thousands of detainees. Three current and former ICE officials told The Associat

Minnesota U.S. Senate race quiets down after busy primary campaign

Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race has been relatively quiet since the August primary set up the fall matchup between DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican former sports b

Group home in Brooklyn Center allegedly billed state for services its residents didn’t receive

A Hennepin County judge set bail at $200,000 for an ICE agent accused of shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in January. Early and absentee voting for November's mid

ICE agent pleads not guilty to charges of lying to FBI about Minneapolis shooting

A federal immigration agent who shot and wounded a man in north Minneapolis this winter pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges of lying to the FBI. Prosecutors say