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The piece of wood that saved (only) Rose in ‘Titanic’ was auctioned off for $718k

The piece of wood that saved (only) Rose in ‘Titanic’ was auctioned off for $718k

The debris that saved Rose’s life in Titanic — and sparked a quarter-century of debate — fetched over $718,000 at an auction of iconic Hollywood movie props last week. It's based on a real artifact.
by Rachel Treisman

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This is how reporters documented 1,000 deaths after police force that isn't supposed to be fatal

This is how reporters documented 1,000 deaths after police force that isn't supposed to be fatal

After George Floyd was killed under a Minneapolis police officer’s knee, reporters at The Associated Press wanted to know how many other people died following encounters in which law enforcement used not firearms but other kinds of force that is not supposed to be fatal.
by The Associated Press

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Holiday break: In parts of Minnesota, familiar gas station name is going away

Holiday break: In parts of Minnesota, familiar gas station name is going away

An iconic Minnesota brand is vanishing from parts of the state, nearly seven years after it was acquired by another company. Holiday gas stations and convenience stores are being converted to the Circle K brand.
by Andrew Krueger

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Timberwolves beat Pistons 106-91 to hit 50-win mark for 5th time in franchise's 35 seasons

Timberwolves beat Pistons 106-91 to hit 50-win mark for 5th time in franchise's 35 seasons

Naz Reid had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 20 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a sluggish start to beat the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons 106-91.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis plans community safety center, police precinct under same roof

Minneapolis plans community safety center, police precinct under same roof

The city of Minneapolis is moving forward with plans for two new community safety centers along the Lake Street corridor. One is expected to house the new 3rd Precinct police station and would also include social service agencies.
by Matt Sepic

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Art Hounds: Folk tales cast in silver

Art Hounds: Folk tales cast in silver

Norwegian folk silver in Duluth. Plus “Voices Unveiled” celebrates the Persian New Year (Nowruz) and “Phantom Loss” tells a story of family, ghosts and generational trauma.
by Emily Bright and Max Sparber

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Minnesota 4-year graduation rates slipped in 2023

Minnesota 4-year graduation rates slipped in 2023

The rate at which Minnesota students completed their high school education in four years fell back to a post-pandemic low of 83.3 percent. Experts say it’s a result of ongoing effects from the pandemic. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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MyPillow, owned by election denier Mike Lindell, formally evicted from Minnesota warehouse

MyPillow, owned by election denier Mike Lindell, formally evicted from Minnesota warehouse

A court ordered the eviction Wednesday of MyPillow from a Shakopee warehouse that it formerly used, but company founder and prominent election denier Mike Lindell said that it's just a formality because the landlord wants to take the property back.
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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82

Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain's running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family.
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