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    August 17, 2018
    Preliminary townhome proposal frustrates neighbors
    NEWPORT — A preliminary proposal made back in April has caused waves among many in Newport, especially those living along the Mississippi River's edge. Developer Mark McCain inquired at the April 5 Newport Economic Development Authority meeting about possibly constructing a...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 17, 2018 - 7:00pm
    August 15, 2018
    Candidate who withdrew from race earns spot on November ballot
    Although he dropped out of the race weeks ago, one Washington County Board candidate has won enough votes in the Minnesota state primary to advance to the November general election. In what has been a historic primary across the state for its unusually high turnout, Stan Karwoski...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 15, 2018 - 1:43pm
    August 14, 2018
    Washington County Board primary races: Karwoski, Ohs lead in D2; It's Johnson, Swenson in D4
    Stan Karwoski and Julie Ohs pulled away from Joe Delaney Tuesday in the Washington County Board District 2 primary race, while five candidates...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 14, 2018 - 10:36pm
    Governor candidate Tim Walz speaks to the June 2018 Minnesota Democratic convention. He was not endorsed then, but came out ahead in Tuesday's primary vote. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Walz, Johnson win governor primaries; to face off in fall
    ST. PAUL -- Jeff Johnson and Tim Walz will be Minnesotans' choices for governor this fall. "I think we sent a message, people want something...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 14, 2018 - 10:07pm
    Arthur Williams is the new principal at Middleton Elementary School in Woodbury. Submitted photo
    School Board hires new Middleton Elementary principal
    SCHOOL DISTRICT 833 — Arthur Williams is the new principal at Middleton Elementary School in Woodbury. His hiring was approved by the South...
    news/educationAugust 14, 2018 - 6:00pm
    Booking photo of Michael Anthony Herkal, 32, of Apple Valley, who is charged with first-degree assault against his infant son. (Courtesy of the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office)
    Charge: Minnesota baby dies after abuse; father looked on Google for excuses
    An infant boy has died two days after his Apple Valley father was arrested on suspicion of child abuse. Michael Anthony Herkal, 32, told police...
    news/crime-and-courtsAugust 14, 2018 - 4:09pm
    Dean Andrew Avery
    Charges: Man filmed child porn in Woodbury
    WOODBURY — An Eden Prairie man is facing two felony counts of filming pornographic images of minors. According to the criminal complaint:...
    news/crime-and-courtsAugust 14, 2018 - 1:25pm
    August 13, 2018
    Advocates for Minnesota inmates say weekslong lockdown 'inhumane'
    STILLWATER, Minn.—An inmate-rights group is calling on the Minnesota Department of Corrections to end its lockdown at the Minnesota Department...
    news/crime-and-courtsAugust 13, 2018 - 8:46pm
    News cameras focus on U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison on June 5, 2018, as he signs paperwork to withdraw from running for re-election in favor of running for Minnesota attorney general. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Minnesota primary features plenty of twists
    ST. PAUL — The 2018 primary election is as different as it gets, with more contests than usual, late surprises and a ton of votes already...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 13, 2018 - 3:16pm
    August 10, 2018
    Minnesota governor candidates and campaign staffers listen to Kent Thisse explain rules for a candidate forum at Farmfest on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Interest in Minnesota primary seems high
    REDWOOD FALLS, Minn.—Minnesotans are interested in the primary election. Almost triple the number of early ballots have been cast compared...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 10, 2018 - 2:53pm
    Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson talks to the media in July of 2018. In August, a news website reported that some people in her office were pressured to help her campaign. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Minnesota Attorney General Swanson denies pressuring employees to work for campaign
    ST. PAUL—Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson denies allegations that an aide hired workers in her state office to do campaign work....
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 10, 2018 - 2:22pm
    Fila files for Stillwater School Board seat
    Jon Fila announced his candidacy Aug. 9 for the Stillwater School Board. The teacher of 18 years listed school safety, innovation, accessibility and career readiness as the focus of his campaign. “There are voices in the district struggling to be heard, and in some cases, people...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 10, 2018 - 1:58pm
    Capitol Chatter: Minnesota nice may not rule campaigns
    REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — Political candidates brought their best "Minnesota nice" to Farmfest. But voters should not get used to that. "First...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 10, 2018 - 12:44pm
    One in custody after report of firearm discharge in Denmark Township
    DENMARK TOWNSHIP — A suspect was taken into custody Thursday evening after a reported firearm discharge in the 1400 block of 70th Street South....
    news/crime-and-courtsAugust 10, 2018 - 8:58am
    August 9, 2018
    Miguel Navarro
    Homicide charge filed in fatal saw attack on roofer near River Falls
    A St. Louis, Mo., man faces a homicide charge in the fatal attack of a co-worker with a circular saw at a River Falls-area job site. Miguel Angel...
    news/crime-and-courtsAugust 9, 2018 - 4:26pm
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