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Gov. Mark Dayton's proposed funding package for children and education could see some pushback from House Republicans this year. They signaled as much in a joint House hearing on finance for education and health and human services Wednesday.
Brian Fitch Sr., who was convicted this week in the shooting death of Mendota Heights police officer Scott Patrick, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
State Senate lawmakers have taken the first step to abolish MNsure's governing board but say more change is needed to improve the state's health insurance exchange.
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Minnesota will remain rooted in the running game for a while. The Gophers included three running backs in their 24-player recruiting class that became official Wednesday on national signing day. Canadian Jonathan Femi-Cole leads the list of incoming freshmen who will join standouts from each of the last two recruiting classes in a crowded competition for departing senior David Cobb's spot. Berkley Edwards will be a redshirt sophomore in 2015, and Jeff Jones will be a redshirt freshman.
U.S. Bank will pay $18 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its lax oversight enabled the founder of one of the nation's largest brokerages to embezzle $215 million from customers, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Gov. Scott Walker is proposing eliminating the public service mission of the University of Wisconsin, known as the "Wisconsin Idea," replacing it with the charge to meet the state's workforce needs. The wording change was included in Walker's budget released Tuesday.
Moorhead police plan to update the public early next week on the investigation into the killing of a North Dakota State University student. The Moorhead Police Department said Wednesday it has received the Ramsey County medical examiner's final autopsy report on 18-year-old freshman Thomas Bearson of Sartell.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is investigating how a convicted felon had access to a weapon and led authorities on a day-long manhunt that ended with the suspect's death inside a Jordan home early Wednesday morning.
Bill Pohlad, known for producing such powerful films as 12 Years a Slave, Tree of Life and Brokeback Mountain, will have a director credit on a film slated to cap off this year's Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.
A San Jose, Calif. man has been charged for allegedly attempting to bring nearly four pounds of meth across state lines into Minnesota. Eddy Antonio Cardenas, 33, faces one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of felon in possession of firearm.
A new plaque at Minneapolis City Hall commemorates the state's first legal same-sex marriages performed there in 2013. Sixty-seven couples were married August 1st of that year after Minnesota became the 12th state in the nation to recognize same-sex unions.
A 42-year-old man has been charged with allegedly acting as a straw purchaser of three firearms for Ray Kmetz, who shot and injured two police officers at the New Hope City Hall before being killed.
Democrats in the Minnesota Senate are expanding their focus on education. They want to increase school funding for counselors and programs that let high school students earn college credit.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says a missing Sauk Rapids woman was found safe on Wednesday afternoon. The Sauk Rapids Police Department said 33-year-old Meghan Schmelz was last seen at Lions Park in Sauk Rapids at about 5 p.m. Monday. Authorities were initially concerned for her safety due to her medical issues.
