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February 14, 2024

New VA rule could prevent veterans from being buried with spouses

The Department of Veterans Affairs is receiving pushback to a proposed rule that would offer veterans an urn and plaque in lieu of burial at a national cemetery.

February 14, 2024

Minnesota library sees success with 'laser loon' special edition library cards, 'while supplies last!'

On Tuesday, the St. Paul Public Library announced a new, limited-edition library card inspired by the "laser loon" Minnesota flag submission. It was a hit.

February 13, 2024

Minnesota Legislature poised to amend rule limiting law enforcement in schools

The Minnesota Legislature convened on Monday with a focus on addressing a law from the previous year that restricted police powers in schools, officials say.

February 13, 2024

University of Minnesota student claims she was left to die by community adviser: lawsuit

University of Minnesota student Genevieve Lizotte is suing the school and an apartment owner after she says staff did nothing when she nearly died from a sepsis infection

February 12, 2024

Minnesota women convicted in connection with murder released early from prison because of new change to law

A pair of Minnesota woman convicted in connection with the murder of a man were released early from prison under a new law approved by lawmakers.

February 8, 2024

Minneapolis City Council overrides Mayor Frey's veto of Israel-Hamas war cease-fire resolution

The Minneapolis City Council has overridden Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of a resolution calling for an end to the Israel-Hamas war and a cease-fire in Gaza.

February 8, 2024

Minnesota's historic Lutsen Lodge Resort had unresolved inspection violations prior to fire

Minnesota regulators have reported that Lutsen Lodge, a historic lodge destroyed in a fire, had three unresolved fire code violations from a recent inspection.

February 7, 2024

Twin allegedly tried to take blame for sister after fatal Amish buggy crash in Minnesota

Prosecutors have formally charged a woman they say hit an Amish buggy in southeastern Minnesota last fall, killing two children in the process.

February 6, 2024

Overnight fire destroys historic Lutsen Lodge Resort in Minnesota for 3rd time in 75 years

The historic lodge at Lutsen Resort in Minnesota is a total loss after an overnight fire destroyed it for the third time in 75 years, resort officials confirmed.

February 5, 2024

Minnesota city pushed landlords to evict tenants seeking emergency services for mental illness, DOJ says

In 2016, a Minnesota city enacted an ordinance to combat crime, but a federal investigation has found that it discriminated against those with mental health disabilities.