Minnesota's forests, land offer chance to cut greenhouse gases
A new report says nature-based climate solutions such as reforestation and cover cropping need to be in the mix.
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Car skids on ice, goes airborne and nose-dives onto 2 parked vehicles in Minneapolis
The driver fled the scene. The parked vehicles were not occupied at the time.
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Fire damages greenhouse at Gertens in Inver Grove Heights
The main store on Blaine Avenue was not affected and will be open Monday.
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Wisconsin reports 19 new deaths due to the coronavirus
Wisconsin health officials on Monday confirmed 19 new deaths due to the coronavirus, all but two of which were in Milwaukee County.
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What you need to know about Minnesota's vaccine plan
Here are answers to questions you may have about vaccines and the state's strategy to vaccinate millions of Minnesotans.
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Walz announces vaccine pilot program amid supply concerns
Gov. Tim Walz announced a pilot program on Monday to vaccinate teachers, child care workers and individuals over 65 as the state aims to expand its coronavirus vaccine rollout amid concerns of a limited supply of doses from the federal government.
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Minnesota pastor says on video to be ready to 'arm up' as a citizen militia force
Alexandria's Darryl Knappen is drawing praise and condemnation.
Test program expands COVID-19 vaccinations in Minnesota
Announcement comes as nearly 200,000 Minnesotans have received their first doses of the two-dose COVID-19 vaccines.
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Minnesota leaders on MLK Day call for 'bold social action'
The twin crises are opportunities for positive action, speakers said.
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Travel firm to pay thousands in refunds to Minnesota students
Trip to Europe was canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak.
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Man, 72, shot and critically wounded during robbery in Minneapolis' Seward neighborhood
Police believe the gunman was trying to rob his victim.
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Sex offenders at Moose Lake protest after rash of COVID deaths
A large outbreak of the virus has fueled long-simmering tensions over civil liberties at the state program.
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Wisconsin tribal school's science project returns from space
When the SpaceX Cargo Dragon 2 ship returned to Earth from the International Space Station this week, it carried onboard a very special package for a tribal school in Wisconsin — fish eggs.
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Man suspected of ramming Michigan State Police SUV arrested
A Wisconsin man accused of ramming his pickup truck into a Michigan State Police SUV in northern Michigan has been arrested, authorities said.
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Correction: Capitol Breach-Civil War story
In a story January 16, 2021, about Republican leaders invoking war rhetoric, The Associated Press incorrectly referred to an incoming chairwoman of the Michigan GOP. Instead, she is the incoming party co-chair. A corrected version of the story is below.
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Wausau father arrested in death of 3-month-old baby
Wausau police are recommending a reckless homicide charge against the father of a 3-month-old baby who died last week after suffering a brain injury.
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Police watchdog group says Minneapolis uses legal loophole to hide police misconduct
The Minneapolis Police Conduct Oversight Commissions says it will renew the push to unlock 'coaching' cases, citing examples that some cases are more serious than city has let on.
'Nothing like a real hug.' Minnesota mom, son reunited after months apart in quarantine
A captured hug between a mother and her son resonates with all those who can't.
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Kenosha sergeant killed in Iron County snowmobile crash
A Kenosha police sergeant has died in a snowmobile crash in northern Wisconsin, the department announced.
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Woman admits to role in man's shooting death in north Minneapolis
The man was targeted for robbery, according to prosecutors.
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Itasca County crash leaves one dead, one critically injured
The crash occurred on Hwy. 169 in Greenway Township. killed a Hibbing man.
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Wisconsin's top health official departing for federal job
Wisconsin's top health official, who has led the state throughout the coronavirus pandemic, is leaving for a job with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under President-elect Joe Biden.
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