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February 24, 2020 2:50 PM

Panel: Mental health, crisis training needed to curb fatal police shootings

The group of police, legal and policy experts that also included the uncle of Philando Castile released 28 recommendations on Monday but did not call for any changes in Minnesota law governing the use of force by police.

by Tim Nelson

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February 24, 2020 11:49 AM

Capitol preview: Upcoming budget forecast could define MN Legislature's work this session

State budget officials release a new economic forecast that will determine how much of a budget surplus lawmakers have to work with.

by Brian Bakst

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February 23, 2020 11:00 PM

MPR News/Star Tribune poll: 44 percent approve of the job Trump is doing

A new MPR News/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows President Trump’s approval rating at 44 percent in the state, while 52 percent disapprove of the job he’s doing.

by Matt Sepic and John Enger

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February 23, 2020 4:10 PM

1 dead, 1 hurt in Minneapolis nightclub shooting

Both shooting victims are men in their 20s, according to police. The club, Rouge at The Lounge, is located a block south of Target Field.

by Cody Nelson

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February 22, 2020 11:00 PM

MPR News/Star Tribune poll: Klobuchar has edge in primary

A new MPR News/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows Sen. Amy Klobuchar edging Sen. Bernie Sanders in the Minnesota presidential primary but many who plan to vote in the Democratic primary are still undecided.

by Brian Bakst

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February 22, 2020 7:45 PM

Photos: Celebrating the 'Miracle on Ice' anniversary in St. Paul

"The idea is about connecting our kids with that day 40 years ago when we all were Americans and everyone was ... in a state of disbelief and euphoria," said organizer Tom Whaley.

by Christopher Juhn and Emily Bright

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February 21, 2020 3:52 PM

As fire continues, state halts most Northern Metal operations in Becker

State pollution control regulators Friday ordered the Northern Metal Recycling to stop accepting scrap metal at its site in Sherburne County, effectively halting the company's operation at the facility before it could begin.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 21, 2020 2:45 PM

Klobuchar struggles in Nevada to maintain momentum

Saturday’s Nevada caucuses are a big test for Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar as she seeks to sustain the momentum from her surprise third place showing in New Hampshire.

by Mark Zdechlik

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February 21, 2020 2:33 PM

150K Minnesotans to see refunds of vehicle title, registration surcharges

The refunds are going to people who were charged a registration technology surcharge twice when they transferred a vehicle title and renewed the vehicle registration at the same time.

by Martin Moylan

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February 21, 2020 2:03 PM

More than 36,000 Minnesotans have already voted in presidential primary

As of Friday, Secretary of State Steve Simon’s office reported 30,932 submitted ballots in the DFL primary and 5,787 in the Republican primary.

by David H. Montgomery

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