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Heating assistance program for low-income Minnesotans gets $105 million in federal funds

Heating assistance program for low-income Minnesotans gets $105 million in federal funds

Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program is receiving more than $105 million in federal funding to help low-income residents in the state pay their heating bills this winter. Homeowners and renters who earn less than half of the state’s median income are eligible.
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Trial opens for St. Paul cop who kicked man as police K-9 attacked

Trial opens for St. Paul cop who kicked man as police K-9 attacked

Was officer Brett Palkowitsch justified in kicking a man who was on the ground writhing while a police dog fiercely bit him? That’s the question at the heart of Palkowitsch’s federal trial, which begins Tuesday.
by Brandt Williams

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State honors veterans as Walz makes pitch for unity

State honors veterans as Walz makes pitch for unity

Military veterans from different eras and different branches of service gathered in Inver Grove Heights for the official state Veterans Day event. There was music and speeches from political leaders, but also some quiet moments when veterans reflected on their service.
by Tim Pugmire

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How one Minnesota clinic slashed its number of opioid prescriptions

How one Minnesota clinic slashed its number of opioid prescriptions

At the height of the crisis, some of the highest numbers of opioids were prescribed in Douglas County. One clinic there has revolutionized its approach to treating pain and addiction, resulting in far fewer pills prescribed.
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Face-to-face with a grizzly

Face-to-face with a grizzly

Duluth author Alex Messenger's new book recounts how his encounter with a grizzly bear during a 600-mile canoe trip changed his life.
by Euan Kerr

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Commission struggles in early going to find health and human services savings

Commission struggles in early going to find health and human services savings

Amid the backdrop of ongoing problems at the Minnesota Department of Human Services, a commission has been trying to find $100 million in state health spending. The effort has gotten off to a slow start.
by Briana Bierschbach

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In wake of recent storms in Minnesota, event offers chance to prepare for next natural disaster

In wake of recent storms in Minnesota, event offers chance to prepare for next natural disaster

Southern Minnesota has seen tornadoes, flooding and severe winter storms in the past couple years — and an event taking place Tuesday night aims to get residents better prepared for the next emergency.
by Andrew Krueger

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