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University of Minnesota Names First Female President

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ University of South Carolina Provost Joan Gabel has been named the first female president in the 167-year history of the University of Minnesota. The school's governing board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a five-year contract for Joan…

Victims In Fatal Buggy-Pickup Crash Near Avon Identified

AVON, MN -- Two people killed when their buggy was hit by a pickup have been identified. They are 71-year-old Robert Keppers and 66-year-old Mary Keppers of Avon, Minnesota. The Keppers' horse-drawn buggy was hit by a pickup driven by 23-year-old…

Garth Brooks Adds Minnesota Concert After Governor Request

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Country superstar Garth Brooks says Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is why he's adding a second concert when he visits Minneapolis. Brooks told reporters during a call Monday that his upcoming stadium tour is ``all about…

Shift Of Power Could Result In New Gun Laws In Minnesota

ST. PAUL, MN -- A shift in the balance of power at the Minnesota Capitol has boosted the odds of lawmakers passing bills to reduce gun violence. The Democratic takeover of the Minnesota House includes many freshmen who support tougher gun…

19-Year-Old Dead in Polk County Crash

NEAR GULLY, Minn. - A 19-year-old man is dead after a rollover near Gully, Minnesota Friday morning. It happened around 7:30 at the intersection of 330th Street and 380th Avenue Southeast. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a pickup left the…

"Wear the Badge": Minnesota Needs A Few Good Officers

ST. PAUL, MN -- The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association has launched a six-month public relations campaign dubbed ``Wear the Badge'' to try to increase the number of recruits into the profession. The recruitment campaign emphasizes the community service parts of…

Pet Connection: Meet the Cats

Ferguson, the tailless feline, is just one of many cats and kittens who are cooling their heels over the holidays at Homeward Animal Shelter. The Manx cat shared the available space for animals at the shelter over the course of…

Police: No Threat To Safety At Horizon Middle School

MOORHEAD, MN -- A photo on social media has created security concerns at Horizon Middle School in Moorhead. School officials say it was first brought to their attention last week and investigated. Police determined that there was no threat to school…