State's $850M settlement plans to address 3M 'forever chemicals' hit resistance in east metro
Three options are in play for spending $850 million settlement with 3M over toxic PFAS.
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Minnesota schools prepare for elementary students' return
It's like the first day of class again, but with real reasons for teachers, staff to have jitters.
Blatnik Bridge between Duluth and Superior headed toward retirement, replacement
The bridge connecting Duluth and Superior is due for replacement
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Minnesota reports 1,529 new COVID-19 cases, 37 more deaths
The count for people with at least one vaccine dose now exceeds 174,000.
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Former Minneapolis orphanage becomes homeless women's shelter
Catholic Charities closed St. Joseph's Home for Children last year. The Salvation Army is temporarily leasing it.
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'Nothing left undone' to guard Capitol during possible protests
Minnesota's top public safety officials say they have detailed precautions set up ahead of protests this weekend, but said there are no credible threats against the State Capitol.
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Blizzard continues its grips on southwestern Minnesota
Initial forecasts predicted heftier amounts in the metro, but higher temps, rain and a snow mixture with a high liquid content kept amounts down.
Duluth Chamber CEO David Ross retiring later this year
Ross has held the job for nearly 24 years.
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Karen couple become U.S. citizens in special private naturalization ceremony at St. Paul home
The couple took the oath of allegiance at home due to the husband's ailing health.
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With signal upgrades, Twin Cities Blue Line provides more consistent travel times
Trains are getting longer green lights and stopping less at intersections in Bloomington.
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Gov. Tim Walz criticizes feds for COVID-19 vaccine mix-up
State officials had hoped to get more than 60,000 vaccine doses each week from the federal government.
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Minneapolis man charged with assault after gunfight with police
The charges allege that Zedrick Cooper fired at officers first.
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U.S. magistrate judge recommends rejection of suit by Waseca women inmates over handling of COVID-19
U.S. Magistrate also said the court lacked the authority to release a large number of inmates as sought by the ACLU.
How Sun Country, other airlines will handle the new negative-COVID rule on international flights
If you go out of the country and hope to come back after Jan. 26, you'll need to show a negative COVID test result.
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