The sale was announced one day after the private prison said the 1,600-bed facility would reopen. The small town relies on property taxes from the facility for much of its budget, however, federal prisons are typically tax exempt.
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Renee Good was fatally shot on Jan. 7 in south Minneapolis by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
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Christa Pike survived Tennessee's effort to execute her by means of lethal injection late on Wednesday, according to officials.
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The Minneapolis City Council could make a big decision Thursday to put strict limits on driverless cars, including a requirement that a human must sit behind the wheel at all times. If passed, the ordinance would mandate a special city license and require companies to keep a pers...
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The Minnesota Wild are kicking off what promises to be a thrilling new season tonight in Nashville, with the highly anticipated home opener set for Saturday at Grand Casino Arena . Jim Vanek joined Minnesota Live live from the arena to share in the growing excitement surrounding ...
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A one-of-a-kind event is coming to Stillwater this Saturday that transforms something unexpected into something beautiful. Guns to Gardens invites people to bring unwanted, unloaded guns to First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, where the parts will be forged into garden tools,...
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Families facing food insecurity often quietly struggle with another challenge that goes unnoticed — access to everyday hygiene products like soap, shampoo and deodorant. Bridge to Basics was founded two years ago to help fill that gap, and this October the organization is shining...
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This week on Minnesota Live, the On the Road vault is swinging wide open to celebrate some truly remarkable Minnesotans. Jason Davis introduces us to Jake Erling, a man who has spent his entire life battling cystic fibrosis and a series of serious health challenges while still sh...
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Smart home devices promise a more seamless, connected life, but a surprising report out of South Korea reveals a Samsung refrigerator update left fridges unable to keep food cold. 5 Eyewitness News reporter Leah McLean dives into the growing privacy and reliability concerns surro...
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The weather forecast, the app to track runners, the places to cheer: Here are essentials for taking in the metro’s signature autumn road race
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Thursday turns brighter, drier and cooler across Minnesota as temperatures settle into the 60s for a more fall-like feel.
