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Man suspected of abducting child, assaulting mother in custody; child safe

Man suspected of abducting child, assaulting mother in custody; child safe

Authorities said a woman was assaulted in Chisago County and her 6-month-old child was forcibly taken from her. The child is safe. The sheriff’s office said Friday the man was now in custody.
by MPR News Staff

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Greenest way to get rid of your Christmas tree?

Greenest way to get rid of your Christmas tree?

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture warns that Christmas trees brought in from outside the state may contain pests harmful to the environment. The agency is urging people not to toss trees or holiday greenery into the woods or compost.
by John Enger

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How to help the victims of the Drake Hotel fire in Minneapolis

How to help the victims of the Drake Hotel fire in Minneapolis

Firefighters say they’ve put out the Christmas Day blaze that displaced about 250 people. A spokesperson for the city says part of the building will be torn down due to safety concerns.
by Marianne Combs and Mark Zdechlik

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As Minnesota ages, need for morticians becomes a life and death issue

As Minnesota ages, need for morticians becomes a life and death issue

Conversations with a young mortician in rural Minnesota reveal the challenges of recruiting new blood to a vital but difficult vocation, one that society seems to value only at its darkest hour.
by John Enger

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Outpouring of donations, scramble to find shelter after Minneapolis fire displaces 250

Outpouring of donations, scramble to find shelter after Minneapolis fire displaces 250

The four-alarm fire at the Francis Drake Hotel, which serves as a temporary shelter for the homeless, sent three people with minor injuries to the hospital. “Luckily, everybody was able to get out of the fire,” said Assistant Chief Bryan Tyner.
by Marianne Combs

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