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The full list of 2023 MnDOT construction projects in Twin Cities Metro is available.

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ST. PAUL MN – The Minnesota Department of Transportation released information about the more than 200 projects that its crews are working on in spring and summer. This includes dozens of construction projects within the Twin Cities metropolitan area. In a press release, Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger said: “After a winter of record snowfalls and cold …

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St. Paul cop won’t face criminal charges in deadly shooting

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ST. PAUL (MN) — The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has announced that it will not be filing criminal charges for the fatal police shooting of Howard Peter Holliday Johnson, which occurred on December 5, 2022. Ramsey County prosecutors reviewed the investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and concluded that St. Paul police sergeant Cody …

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Driver still at large after deadly Minneapolis crash involving stolen Hyundai

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MINNEAPOLIS — People in Minneapolis were frustrated Wednesday after police said someone driving a stolen vehicle took an innocent life. The accident occurred at North Washington Avenue and 21st Avenues around 7:30 pm on Tuesday. Paper Cutz Barber Shop is owned by Jaycee Cargill, a barber. Cargill stated, “We keep a pretty positive vibe here.” …

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Study: ‘Forever Chemicals” likely found in water from many MN faucets

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MINNESOTA – A new study shows that there’s a high chance that “forever chemicals”, which have been linked with cancer and other health issues, will be present in the water flowing from Minnesota taps. According to a study released by the U.S. Geological Survey on Wednesday, the synthetic compounds collectively known as PFAS contaminate drinking …

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The remains of a second missing woman were also found in a storage unit. A man accused of murdering the previous victim is a person of interest

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Police said that the remains of a woman who went missing have been discovered and a man accused of murder in the case involving another woman missing last week is a person to watch. St. Paul Police announced that they had received information regarding another missing woman connected to Jorgenson. Joseph Steven Jorgenson, (Courtesy the …

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BCA investigates Oakdale incident where Minneapolis man died in confrontation with police

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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigates an Oakdale incident where a Woodbury officer fired non-lethal rounds of pepper balls at a man’s car without realizing that the man had already died. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the deceased as Keith Lavance Lewis of Minneapolis. Lewis died from a gunshot to the …

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South Minneapolis boxing club offers community through sport

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Ludy Webster is waiting at the front of his boxing studio for his students. Children are shrieking with excitement as swinging punching bag chains creak. Ludy’s Boxing Gym, located in south Minneapolis, is a place where everyone gets greeted by the owner with a hug, high-five and / or handshake. The chorus of “Hey Ludy!” …

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Emails contradict chief’s comment that Minneapolis police were aware of officer’s stun-gun incident prior to hiring.

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In April of last year, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said to reporters that he had “just learned” about a recruit who was involved in an incident involving the use of excessive force in Fairfax County in Virginia. Internal emails obtained by The Star Tribune reveal that Tyler Timberlake informed the city about the prior …

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Fire in St. Paul’s Highland Park may have been caused by fireworks. 30 people displaced.

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The fire department reported that an apartment fire in St. Paul’s Highland Park caused about 30 people to be displaced and estimated damage of $2 million. The fire that occurred on Saturday afternoon did not result in any injuries. According to Deputy Chief Roy Mokosso, investigators discovered firework debris near the place where the fire …

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The MN weather: Severe storms could bring hail and damaging winds

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TWIN CITIES MN — Storms with large hail and damaging wind are possible Monday in Minnesota, including the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The National Weather Service reported that “scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop in the afternoon ahead of a frontal cold, particularly across eastern MN and western central WI,” These storms will gradually move …

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