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For Minnesotans, Baltimore bridge collapse brings back memories of I-35W disaster

For Minnesotans, Baltimore bridge collapse brings back memories of I-35W disaster

For some Minnesotans, Tuesday’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore brought back memories of the tragic, deadly collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis back in 2007.
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Every drop counts: Recent rain, snowfall making a dent in lingering drought

Every drop counts: Recent rain, snowfall making a dent in lingering drought

The season’s biggest snowstorm is not done yet, with more snow, sleet and freezing rain pounding Minnesota on Tuesday and nearly 17 inches of snowfall dropping on Two Harbors. But is it enough to make a dent in deepening drought conditions?
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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How much snow did we get in this storm? Reports from across Minnesota

How much snow did we get in this storm? Reports from across Minnesota

A multi-day winter storm continued to drop heavy snow on parts of Minnesota on Tuesday. Here are snowfall totals from around Minnesota and neighboring states, as reported to the National Weather Service.
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Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas test positive for bird flu

Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas test positive for bird flu

Federal officials say milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu. The virus has also been detected in New Mexico. Officials with the Texas Animal Health Commission confirmed the flu virus is the Type A H5N1 strain, known for decades to cause outbreaks in birds and occasionally infect people.
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Snow day, Part 2: School and college cancellations, delays across Minnesota for Tuesday

Snow day, Part 2: School and college cancellations, delays across Minnesota for Tuesday

As a winter storm continues to affect the region, dozens of school districts and colleges across Minnesota and in neighboring states have canceled classes, moved to online learning or opted to start classes two hours late for a second day on Tuesday.
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The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore collapses after a ship crashed into it

The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore collapses after a ship crashed into it

A part of a Baltimore bridge serving as a vital highway artery and an East Coast shipping hub collapsed early Tuesday morning after a container ship crashed into it, sending people into the water.
by Ayana Archie

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A Supreme Court abortion pill case with potential consequences for every other drug

A Supreme Court abortion pill case with potential consequences for every other drug

At issue is the FDA's regulatory power to approve drugs and continually evaluate their safety — a system that until now has been widely viewed as the gold standard for both safety and innovation
by Nina Totenberg

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Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or resonate

Trump has embraced Jan. 6. The extremist message may alienate — or resonate

He praises defendants who are charged with rioting that day. His campaign's launch site has connections to extremist violence. Experts worry he's tapping into anger that motivated domestic terrorism.
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