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October 31, 2019 4:40 PM

Children's Theatre Company settles with 16 survivors

Attorney Jeff Anderson will announce the settlement of the nine remaining lawsuits brought against the company at a press conference on Friday.

by Marianne Combs

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October 31, 2019 4:21 PM

In Hennepin Co., planting trees to fight invasive species

Cities and counties are replacing ash and maple trees with a more diverse array of trees, in an effort to protect urban forests from invasive pests.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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October 31, 2019 4:15 PM

Ask a 'sotan: How much playtime do young kids need?

For young school students, a Minnesota parent wants to know whether 30 minutes of recess and only one or two days of PE is enough to help with their development, especially in a colder climate where outside play is limited.

by Mike Moen

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October 31, 2019 2:20 PM

Six people injured, some seriously, in southeast Minnesota house fire

Six people, including several young children, are hospitalized following a house fire early Thursday in southeast Minnesota.

by MPR News Staff

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October 31, 2019 1:49 PM

How Minnesota’s delegation voted on impeachment inquiry rules

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson split from his Democratic Party colleagues on rules covering the impeachment process, but all other members of the delegation sided with their party’s position.

by Brian Bakst

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October 31, 2019 9:54 AM

Trump gets sole spot on Minnesota’s GOP primary ballot

The Minnesota Republican Party submitted only President Trump’s name to appear on the March 3 primary ballot despite others who are campaigning for the GOP nomination. The submission is considered final.

by Brian Bakst

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October 31, 2019 4:00 AM

Water Gremlin, state meet in Ramsey County court over closure of the plant

The White Bear Township company makes car battery terminals and fishing weights out of lead. Lead can be difficult to control without a strict program that workers and management follow, industry experts say.

by Matt Sepic

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October 31, 2019 4:00 AM

Legal fight opens over state abortion restrictions

A lawsuit that seeks to wipe 13 abortion laws off the books in Minnesota has started in what promises to be a long journey through the court system.

by Brian Bakst

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October 31, 2019 4:00 AM

Enrolling in Medicare? Here are a few tips

Experts suggest double-checking drug costs and other factors before selecting a plan — and checking again, next year.

by Peter Cox

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October 30, 2019 6:57 PM

Twin Cities to see more housing developments, but beyond the range of many buyers

This month, area builders pulled more permits than for any other October in more than 15 years. So far this year, construction firms have sought permits for nearly 13,000 housing units, a 70 percent increase from three years ago.

by Martin Moylan

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