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Minnesota unveils Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives license plate

Minnesota unveils Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives license plate

The state announced the new plate Wednesday, on the Day of Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. The plate costs $15.50 and requires a minimum donation of $25.
by MPR News Staff

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1 dead, at least 21 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally

1 dead, at least 21 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally

A local Tejano music DJ, who is a mother of two, was killed in the shooting following the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally in Kansas City, Mo. Three people were taken into custody, authorities said.
by Jaclyn Diaz and Vanessa Romo

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First known U.S. Karen police officer promoted to sergeant

First known U.S. Karen police officer promoted to sergeant

The first known Karen police officer in the United States was promoted to sergeant for the St. Paul Police Department Wednesday. Ler Htoo is the department’s first sergeant of Karen descent. The Karen are an ethnic group from Myanmar, formerly known as Burma.
by Cari Spencer

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University of Minnesota presidential finalists visit school’s campuses

University of Minnesota presidential finalists visit school’s campuses

Finalists started visiting the university’s five campuses starting Monday. Wednesday, the first candidate — James Holloway — visited the Twin Cities campus for a quick interview with media, a public forum and an open house.
by Peter Cox

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U of M and the Fond du Lac Band outline a return of homelands to the tribe

U of M and the Fond du Lac Band outline a return of homelands to the tribe

Progress has been made in discussions between the U of M and the Fond du Lac Band about returning land where the Cloquet Forestry Center sits back to the tribe. A listening session revealed what’s on people’s minds. 
by Melissa Olson

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‘Perfect timing’: 29 couples marry at Ramsey County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day

‘Perfect timing’: 29 couples marry at Ramsey County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day

Wednesday was the first time Ramsey County Courthouse performed a block of free Valentine’s Day weddings.
by Nicole Ki

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Appetites: Couple serves up ‘spicy’ love story for Valentine’s Day

Appetites: Couple serves up ‘spicy’ love story for Valentine’s Day

For couples looking to spice up their relationship on Valentine’s Day, Tom and Nicole Dokman have a recommendation: Try their 127 spice blend. That’s the name of the spice blend the Minnesota couple created as their signature wedding flavor and party favor.
by Tom Crann and Heidi Raschke

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New Twin Cities clinics focus on health for women 65 and older

New Twin Cities clinics focus on health for women 65 and older

Herself Health launched in 2022 with a vision to offer health care focused mainly on the specific health issues women over 65 face. Their newest clinic opens in south Minneapolis next week.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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