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Still above average, but Minnesota's education lead is shrinking, annual nationwide report says
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (596+ words) Minnesota remains a top state for children overall, but its education ranking has fallen as new data shows the state is recovering more slowly than its peers. Minnesota ranked fifth overall in the nation for child well-being in the latest…...
St. Paul City Council calls for police use-of-force investigation following federal operation
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (414+ words) The St. Paul City Council has called for an investigation into police use of force and separation ordinance compliance during Tuesday's federal operation in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood that drew hundreds of protestors. RELATED: Local, federal law enforcement presence in St....
Brooklyn Park Walmart stabbing: Man arrested after fight inside store
2+ week, 4+ day ago (113+ words) A fight at a Brooklyn Park Walmart led to a stabbing on Sunday night leaving one man hospitalized, according to police. The incident happened inside the Walmart near Lakeland Avenue North. Brooklyn Park officers responded to the scene at around…...
Crow Wing wildfire burns over 1, 500 acres near Crosslake, Minnesota
3+ week, 5+ day ago (133+ words) A wildfire near Crosslake has grown to between 1, 500 and 2, 500 acres as firefighters work with aircraft and evacuation efforts, according to the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center. Fire investigators say that the blaze about 10 miles from Breezy Point along Highway 6 is currently…...
Forecast First Alert: Strong storms, hail possible in Minnesota on Sunday and Monday
3+ week, 6+ day ago (199+ words) Minnesota's Weather Authority has issued a Forecast First Alert for Sunday evening through Monday. Several rounds of storms are expected late this weekend and into early next week. Some of those could become severe. Minnesota's Weather Authority will continue to…...
Bloomington police using new technology to better enforce speeding drivers
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (394+ words) Bloomington police are testing traffic software that uses real-time data to find speeding hotspots and guide where officers focus patrols. The Bloomington Police Department is using Urban SDK software to analyze third-party traffic data from sources like Google and Apple…...
Deal reached to end the Minnesota legislative session, sources say
4+ week, 1+ day ago (96+ words) A deal has reportedly been reached to end the Minnesota legislative session at the State Capitol. Sources say it involves a deal to save HCMC and a bonding bill with millions for infrastructure. .. Deal reached to end the Minnesota legislative…...
Multiple residents rescued from balconies during Bloomington apartment fire
1+ mon, 21+ hour ago (109+ words) Firefighters rescued several residents from their balconies as a fire burned through an apartment Monday morning in Bloomington. According to the Bloomington Fire Department, the fire was contained to the third floor and attic of The Gables Apartments on the…...
FBI, Secret Service train Bloomington officers for new protection unit
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (138+ words) The Bloomington Police Department has announced the creation of a new Executive Protection Unit to strengthen public safety planning, the first dedicated team of its kind in Minnesota. The unit will manage security for public officials and others during high-profile…...
Minnesota sent $67 million to 9 daycare centers raided by federal agents, records show
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (659+ words) Minnesota paid more than $67 million in public child care subsidies over the past eight years to nine day care providers raided by federal authorities last week as part of a sweeping fraud investigation, according to state data obtained by 5 INVESTIGATES....