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February 6, 2020 4:00 AM

Task force to look at Minneapolis cops’ off-duty work

Many police officers take off-duty jobs providing security in addition to their regular shifts for the city of Minneapolis. Now comes an effort to determine whether they do too much of it.

by Matt Sepic

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February 5, 2020 5:24 PM

In rural Minnesota, doctors swap knowledge on how best to treat opioid addiction

Physicians specializing in addiction are giving guidance to providers in other rural areas of the state where there are few treatment options. About two years in, the program now includes providers from at least 20 clinics across Minnesota.

by Jon Collins

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February 5, 2020 5:01 PM

Bipartisan group of lawmakers proposes bill to protect primary voters' privacy

The legislation comes in response to some voters who are concerned about Minnesota’s political parties knowing which party’s primary ballot they chose.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 5, 2020 4:23 PM

Land O’Lakes CEO: Close the rural-urban gap with high-speed internet

After boom years of growing markets and ethanol, the agriculture sector is hurting, and a lack of access to broadband internet is making it tough for farmers to modernize their businesses, raise their families and stay healthy, said CEO Beth Ford.

by Tim Nelson

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February 5, 2020 3:45 PM

Van driver pleads guilty in crash that injured five men

The judge said he’s not comfortable with a plea deal and wants to hear from crash victims before he decides to accept it or not.

by Brandt Williams

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February 5, 2020 3:17 PM

Wisconsin confirms coronavirus case — what Minnesota doctors are doing

Doctors in Wisconsin and Minnesota continue to say risk of transmission in the region remains low.

by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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February 5, 2020 1:48 PM

Minneapolis DFL lawmakers to push for fire sprinklers in high-rises

Two Minneapolis lawmakers are introducing legislation to require fire sprinklers in all high-rise residential buildings, following fatal fires in residential buildings last year.

by Tim Nelson

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February 5, 2020 12:30 PM

Nontraditional crime prevention gets some traction in Mpls., St. Paul

Officials hope anti-crime strategies that focus more on community-based solutions and public health than on beefing up police patrols will help prevent a repeat of 2019 violence levels.

by Brandt Williams

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February 5, 2020 11:52 AM

Report: Median Twin Cities home price rose to a record $280,000 in 2019

The median home selling price has now increased by more than 5 percent every year since 2012, according to the latest annual market report from the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors.

by Martin Moylan

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February 5, 2020 10:55 AM

Minneapolis man back in U.S. from China, under coronavirus quarantine

Yulin Yin arrived Wednesday morning in San Diego after boarding one of two Wuhan evacuation flights organized by the U.S. government, his wife said, adding that he’s healthy.

by Brandt Williams

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