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New Zoo Exhibits Feature Giraffes & Pterosaurs

Former MSU Coach Speaks Out After Child Porn Charges

A former head football coach at Minnesota State University, Mankato, is speaking out after he was cleared of child pornography charges, but fired from his job. In an interview airing on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines,” Sunday morning, former coach Todd Hoffner says a simple mistake turned his life upside down, and he wants to return to football coaching.

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Woman Rescued From Red River In Fargo

Authorities say a woman was taken to a hospital after she fell into the Red River and used her cellphone to direct rescuers to her location.

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New Cause For Ex-Radical Olson

Sara Jane Olson, the Minnesota woman who served seven years in prison for her involvement in high-profile 1970s radicalism, is edging back into public life — this time voluntarily — as she and a friend petition the Obama administration to reduce disparities in prison sentences for crack and powder cocaine.

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Hudson, Wis., Sends Truckload Of Help To OK Tornado Victims

A Hudson Wis., businessman is holding a donation drive he hopes will fill a rental truck with supplies for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado. Paul Rode has filled 26 foot trailer trucks before when disaster strikes. He’s trying to do it again and has the trucks parked across the street from his restaurant Agave Kitchen in Hudson.

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Esme’s Blog: Tracking Refinery Shutdowns

Driving yesterday I found myself suddenly, and very briefly, excited to see gas at $4.09 a gallon. Just the evening before, I had seen it at $4.39 a gallon. Then I got angry.

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New Zoo Exhibits Feature Giraffes & Pterosaurs

They roamed the earth millions of years ago, now they’re on display at the Minnesota Zoo. But that’s not all that’s happening — families can also get an up close look at Africa.

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2 Arrested For Tossing Water Balloons At Cars

Two 18-year-olds have been arrested for tossing water balloons from a car, causing damage to at least three other vehicles.

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DeRusha Eats: Jax Café

In a Minnesota, there are a lot of us who love to sit by the lake and fish.

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New Marker For Moorhead Officer Shot In 1930

A Moorhead police officer killed in the line of duty more than 80 years ago is being remembered and honored this Memorial Day weekend.

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Saturday Is Missing Children’s Day In Minnesota

Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Saturday as Missing Children’s Day in Minnesota, part of a national effort to raise awareness about missing and exploited children.

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DPS Reminds Drivers To Be Safe On Holiday Weekend

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is reminding motorists to be safe over the Memorial Day weekend.

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Good Question: ‘Reply All’: Kid Questions Edition

Each week, some of our best Good Question emails come from kids.

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Sex Assault Suspect Turns Self In After Chaplain Confronts Him

A sexual assault suspect turned himself into police Friday night, authorities say, after a Washington County Sheriff’s chaplain recognized the suspect as being one his of church parishioners.

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2-Year-Old Goes Missing In Elk River Campground

A 2-year-old went missing Friday night at a campground in Elk River, according to Sherburne County dispatch.

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Authorities: Minn. Man Arrested For 4th DUI In Wisconsin

A 50-year-old Austin, Minn., man was in a Wisconsin jail Friday morning, authorities say, because he drove under the influence and got into a crash with three other cars.

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Crews On Scene Of Rescue Effort At Lilydale Park

Crews are on the scene of a rescue effort at a St. Paul park, where reports indicate several may be trapped under sand.

Senate Passes Gay Marriage Bill

The Senate was scheduled to open debate on the bill at noon Monday, then vote. The House approved it last week, and Gov. Mark Dayton has said he’ll sign it as early as Tuesday.

Rare May Snowstorm

The calendar has flipped to May, but winter made a return appearance in southeastern Minnesota where residents are digging out of more than a foot of new snow.