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January 11, 2020 6:58 PM

Strike looms as St. Louis County snowplow drivers reject final contract offer

Snowplow drivers for St. Louis County have rejected a final contract offer, setting the stage for a strike as early as Tuesday morning.

by Andrew Krueger

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January 11, 2020 2:42 PM

Vikings fans flock to watch party to catch playoff game against 49ers

Nearly two thousand miles from the on-field action, die-hard Minnesota Vikings fans swarmed an official watch party Saturday to be around others drenched in purple-and-gold passion.

by Brian Bakst

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January 10, 2020 5:55 PM

Sled dog teams hit the trail this weekend for Gunflint Mail Run

More than two dozen sled dog teams will hit the trails of Cook County on Saturday for the annual Gunflint Mail Run. The race serves as a kickoff of sorts to the sled dog racing season in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.

by Andrew Krueger

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January 10, 2020 5:18 PM

In St. Paul, here's how a potentially violent act never came to be

There have been a lot of stories about the concerning spike in gun violence and homicides in St. Paul last year. This story is about a potential act of violence that was prevented — thanks to a St. Paul nonprofit, the 8218 Truce Center. It provides a place for youth to relax, learn and settle their differences.

by Nina Moini

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January 10, 2020 5:04 PM

CWD reported in captive deer in Pine County

A captive deer at a farm in east-central Minnesota has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, in a case linked to another CWD discovery last month.

by MPR News Staff

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January 10, 2020 3:06 PM

Walz: $293M needed to make water infrastructure more resilient to climate change

The DFL governor announced the plan as part of a four-part rollout of a bonding bill that is expected to reach $2 billion. Republicans have said the number is too big.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 10, 2020 2:30 PM

Education on history of Indian boarding schools gets a boost

A national organization based in Minnesota is trying to educate people about the trauma Native American children suffered at government run boarding schools, and promote healing in Native communities across the country. A new $10 million grant will help support that effort.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 10, 2020 1:36 PM

Shelter serving Drake Hotel fire victims to close in late January

The Red Cross says a temporary shelter at First Covenant Church won’t be available after Jan. 22. Nearly 60 Drake Hotel residents are still sheltered at the Minneapolis church.

by Marianne Combs

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January 10, 2020 4:00 AM

Teaching homeowners septic ‘secrets’ to protect water

A program from the University of Minnesota aims to teach homeowners about the myths and misconceptions of septic systems — knowledge that could save them money and help protect the environment.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 10, 2020 4:00 AM

Drivers beware: Catalytic converters thieves active in Twin Cities

A crime wave is lapping at the undersides of cars, trucks and SUVs across the Twin Cities, as police field dozens of reports of catalytic converter thefts.

by Tim Nelson

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