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Interim MNsure director vows transparency, improvements
Hours after MNsure chief April Todd-Malmlov stepped down from leading the beleaguered new agency, an interim leader promised to increase transparency, reduce call center wait times and fix website glitches.
Harteau to send high-profile cases alleging officer misconduct to BCA
In an effort to build public trust, the Minneapolis police department will get some help from the state when investigating cases alleging officer misconduct.
4-year-old girl leads effort to top town's tree
For years, the town of Lonsdale has lit up a towering fir tree for the holidays. But no one had ever noticed that it lacked something until 4-year-old Lacie Franek spoke up.
KARE's Diana Pierce featured in 'Jeopardy!' clue
Nine months ago, KARE 11 anchor Diana Pierce interviewed Maple Grove’s Drew Horwood about his “Jeopardy!” winning streak. Now, Pierce herself has become a part of the popular syndicated game show.
It’s like buzzkill in reverse. Minnesota’s craft beer production bubbled up big time in 2013.
