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Two former St. Paul school employees file lawsuit, alleging they were fired for raising financial concerns
Two former St. Paul Public Schools employees are filing a lawsuit against the district, claiming they were fired after raising concerns about how district leaders were handling finances.
Study: Walleye in lakes with zebra mussels have higher mercury levels
Researchers found adult walleye in lakes infested with zebra mussels had 72 percent higher mercury concentrations than in lakes without the invaders. Smaller walleye also were more likely to exceed mercury thresholds meant to protect human health.
Suspects arrested after reported break-in at West St. Paul city water reservoir
Police in West St. Paul arrested several juveniles and young adults after reports of a break-in at a city water reservoir on Tuesday night. The covered reservoir is temporarily offline until the water can be tested.
Veteran news editor expects Trump ‘to go after the press in every conceivable way’
Former Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron says he thinks Trump is “salivating for the opportunity to prosecute and imprison journalists.” New Yorker editor David Remnick agrees.
Hennepin County commissioners delay vote on proposal to reduce jail population
The state’s Department of Corrections ordered Hennepin County to reduce the number of inmates at some of its jails by Dec. 5. However, the county board balked at the $8 million proposal to board inmates at jails in other counties, saying it needs more time to get staff input and seek less costly alternatives.
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