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Twin Cities women in prison for teen’s death are released under new felony-murder law
Two women convicted in connection with a 2017 home invasion murder were released from prison last week because of a change in state law. Megan Christine Cater, 25, of Lakeville and Briana Marie Martinson, 27, of Prior Lake admitted taking part in the burglary of Corey Elder’s apartment, a judge found that they did not share responsibility for his murder.
Grover the Muppet says he's a reporter. Not for long, joke his beleaguered peers
"As a news reporter ... I am confident to report that you are so special and amazing," Grover tweeted. Some responded with jokes about him getting laid off, a common occurrence in today's media world.
Duluth council backs massive new hilltop housing development
The Duluth City Council has approved an agreement for a new hilltop development that could eventually bring 1,300 new housing units, up to $500 million in private investment — along with new retail space and public amenities — to the long vacant site of a former high school.
A rapidly moving winter storm disrupts travel and closes schools in the Northeast
The nor’easter struck the Northeast on Monday evening and is pushing east. Heavy snow and strong winds have disrupted travel and affected millions of residents with road and school closures.
Prosecutors want to temporarily restrict public access to trooper murder case documents
In a hearing held Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court, prosecutors expressed concerns about inappropriate disclosure of discovery materials and reasserted the need for restrictions on the public’s access. 
How Hollywood art directors are working to keep their sets out of the landfill
Sets are often discarded after productions, with thousands of tons of materials going into dumpsters each year. Now art directors and their allies are pushing for a more sustainable approach.
Mediators are in Cairo working to secure a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
The talks come as Israel signals it may soon launch an invasion of Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip. The talks were expected to center on a plan that would pause the fighting for up to six weeks.