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Live: Moorhead leads Eden Prairie early in 1 vs. 2 matchup; Southwest is up on Camden
Strib Varsity has reports, photos and video highlights from several big Friday night matchups, including Eden Prairie at Moorhead, Camden at Southwest, Marshall at Orono, and Wayzata at Minnetonka....
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He never planned to become Minneapolis police chief; now he’s the mayor’s pick for the job
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Friday formally nominated Interim Chief Bill Peterson to become the next chief of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). Peterson has led the department since former Chief Brian O’Hara left the position in May, prompting a national search for the...
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Minneapolis police chief nominee: Mayor Frey taps familiar face
A familiar face to the community and to rank-and-file officers is now the mayor’s pick for Minneapolis police chief.
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Frey taps interim leader to become next Minneapolis police chief
Bill Peterson, who previously led downtown Minneapolis’ First Precinct, applied for the job last month after initially saying he did not want the role....
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Six measles cases confirmed in southeast Minnesota
An adult who was likely infected during travels in multiple states brought measles to Fillmore County, one of Minnesota’s least-vaccinated counties.
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Eden Prairie homecoming shooting: Teen charged with assault, riot
An 18-year-old man was charged Friday for his alleged role in the shooting at the Eden Prairie High School homecoming football game on Oct. 2.
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MPS parents hope proposed pause leads to a new approach
Parents and teachers who oppose the Minneapolis Public School district’s transformation plan are hoping its proposed pause is just the start of a new plan. The news that two school board members plan to suggest a one-year delay at the October 13 school board meeting is still just...
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Man convicted of 1st-degree murder for death of Richfield woman who rejected his romantic advances
A man accused of killing a woman who rejected his advances to begin a romantic relationship has been convicted of first-degree murder. Jose Luis Lopez Xique, 27, was found guilty in court of first-degree premeditated murder, second-degree intentional murder, and harassment with a...
