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They logged on to watch the famous fat brown bears. They saved a hiker's life instead

They logged on to watch the famous fat brown bears. They saved a hiker's life instead

Viewers of the Katmai National Park bear cameras caught more excitement than they may have hoped for last Tuesday when a hiker wandered into view, mouthing the words “help me.”
by Emily Olson

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Dry states taking Mississippi River water isn’t a new idea. But some mayors want to kill it

Dry states taking Mississippi River water isn’t a new idea. But some mayors want to kill it

Community leaders along the Mississippi River worried that dry southwestern states will someday try to take the river’s water may soon take their first step toward blocking such a diversion.
by The Associated Press, MPR News Staff and Kirsti Marohn

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Lufthansa to start offering service between Twin Cities, Frankfurt

Lufthansa to start offering service between Twin Cities, Frankfurt

Lufthansa plans to start offering flights between the Twin Cities and Frankfurt next year. Airport officials said the route will begin June 4. Lufthansa will fly the Twin Cities-Frankfurt route year-round, five days a week.
by Andrew Krueger

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Already battling staffing shortages, nursing homes brace for Biden's potential mandatory minimums

Already battling staffing shortages, nursing homes brace for Biden's potential mandatory minimums

Despite receiving more than $9 billion in COVID-19 emergency funding, nursing homes across the country remain chronically understaffed. The Biden Administration is working to fulfill a State of the Union Address promise to require nursing homes to have more staffing along with 24/7 care which means more hiring nationwide from a strained pool of workers.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota lawsuit seeks to keep Trump off 2024 ballot

Minnesota lawsuit seeks to keep Trump off 2024 ballot

A Tuesday lawsuit contends former President Donald Trump should not be allowed on the 2024 Minnesota ballot because of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits anyone who has taken part in an insurrection or rebellion against the U.S. from holding federal office.
by Mark Zdechlik and Dana Ferguson

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Metro Transit workers vote to authorize strike

Metro Transit workers vote to authorize strike

Hundreds of members of the union that represents Metro Transit workers in the Twin Cities have authorized a strike. The vote doesn’t mean there will be a work stoppage yet — but it does empower the union’s leaders to call a strike.
by Tim Nelson

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