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Past articles by Pat:

Minnesota Supreme Court OKs cameras in courtrooms in some cases

Minn. decision, which has stipulations, makes a pilot project permanent. → Read More

60 protesters seek justice for Thurman Blevins

Protest outside Fourth Precinct police station came a week after police shot and killed Blevins. → Read More

Body of northern Minnesota man last seen on Sunday is found in St. Louis County lake

Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond. → Read More

North Minneapolis woman who died of fire injuries is identified

The 55-year-old's death was the third fire fatality so far this year in Minneapolis. → Read More

High heat warning issued for Twin Cities and surrounding area for Friday

Combined heat and humidity will make it feel hotter than 100 degrees. → Read More

Man dies after shooting in car, crashing into parked vehicle in Minneapolis

It happened near the scene of an earlier fatal police shooting, but officials say the two are not connected. → Read More

Man 'gravely' wounded in Minneapolis shooting, police say

No arrests have been made and police are canvassing the area, a spokesman said. → Read More

Juvenile drowns in swimming area at Buffalo River State Park in northwestern Minnesota

The person was pulled from the water shortly after 4 p.m., but lifesaving measures were not successful, the Clay County Sheriff's Office said. → Read More

One killed, one injured when their motorcycle crashes with semi

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Case of missing Brooklyn Park girl leads to wider child protection investigation

The girl was found safe, but family's Brooklyn Park home was deemed unfit and authorities removed three other children from the home. Authorities also are investigating the death of an 8-year-old boy at the home last February. → Read More

"Need to Impeach" leader brings his message to Twin Cities

Steyer spending millions on anti-Trump campaign. → Read More

Man who burglarized St. Paul mayor's home sentenced to four years

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Letter with suspicious material found at FAA Minneapolis office; 4 hospitalized

Authorities have released few details about the incident. → Read More

Man who crashed into State Patrol vehicle in Lakeville dies

Wesley Paul Briggs, 29, of Lakeville, died at North Memorial Medical Center. → Read More

La Crescent couple dies on Iceland fly fishing vacation

La Crescent couple swept away in lake in Iceland. → Read More

U.S. Appeals Court Judge Diana Murphy dies at age 84

Murphy was a tireless advocate for education, champion for women lawyers and judges and a civic powerhouse. → Read More

I-35 traffic in Lakeville slowed after trooper involved in head-on crash

The trooper was alert when he was extricated from his vehicle. → Read More

Fertilizer giant Mosaic moves headquarters to Florida

Now based in Plymouth, company officials did not say how many employees would be affected. → Read More

Blaine school bus driver accused of texting while driving, looking up jokes on her phone

Charges say she also talked about her personal life and gave students "an inappropriate life lesson." → Read More

Minnesota's teacher of the year: English teacher from Shakopee

The winner is Kelly Holstine, who teaches grades 9-12 at Tokata Learning Center. → Read More