While the suspect, a 21-year-old white man, hasn't been charged with hate crimes, advocates and scholars say race is an inherent component in Tuesday's killings.
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Thielbar returns to injured list, Polanco out for opening game vs. Jays
Caleb Thielbar is still bothered by a pulled oblique muscle, and pitched only one-third of an inning in his most recent stint with the team.
High Schools
Rosemount achieves softball perfection Class 4A title
The Irish, who trailed Forest Lake until Paige Zender hit her fourth home run of the state tournament in the fourth inning, finished 26-0.
Eat & Drink

Bebe Zito is opening in Woodbury with ice cream, burgers and beer
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North Metro

Columbia Heights prepares to move City Hall into new quarters in mixed-use development
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Local

President Joan Gabel works final day with University of Minnesota
Gabel is leaving to take another job. Former Hormel CEO Jeff Ettinger will take over as interim president on Saturday.