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As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, Minnesota’s six National Park Service units are open but visiting them isn’t the experience the public might expect.

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Customers grab up good deals on lures and baits at Thorne Bros Custom Rod & Tackle at the St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show in St. Paul, Minn. Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com
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Midfielder Jacob Oliver set MSHSL boys soccer marks for goals in a career and in a season with a section championship brace.

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Officials stepped up staffing for the four-day MEA weekend, which tends to spike travel at the airport.

Customers grab up good deals on lures and baits at Thorne Bros Custom Rod & Tackle at the St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show in St. Paul, Minn. Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com
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