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Pandemic has contributed to rise in alcohol-related deaths, Minnesota health officials say
992 Minnesotans died in 2020 because of drinking.
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Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott faces biggest test yet
A Liberian immigrant who moved to Minnesota at age 11, Elliott has used his pulpit to speak in support of racial equity reforms on several fronts.
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Despite curfew, fifth night of Brooklyn Center protest ends with no dispersal
Late Thursday, only a few people remained from a earlier crowd of about 1,000 that had gathered outside police headquarters for a fifth night of protests over the killing of Daunte Wright.
High school league asks that athletes not have to wear masks during games
The league asked state health officials to not require spring sports athletes to wear masks while competing. Plus new section assignments, spring tournament dates and updates about girls' wrestling and boys' volleyball.
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Minnesota vaccine supply shifting as some providers run out of demand
First report of six breakthrough COVID-19 deaths in fully vaccinated individuals in Minnesota underscores need for broad immunization strategy.
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Day 26 of Derek Chauvin trial: Closing arguments set for Monday after Chauvin doesn't testify
The defense said it has completed its case and the prosecution reiterated the same, setting the stage for closing arguments and deliberations Monday.
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Reflecting sunlight would cool the earth, but Minnesota researchers find far-reaching consequences
Tiny particles would mimic the emissions of volcanic eruptions to reflect sunlight and heat.
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New Wisconsin Senate leader acknowledges 'rocky start'
The Wisconsin Senate's new majority leader acknowledged Thursday that he got off to a "rocky" start after he ran afoul of Assembly Republicans on a COVID-19 relief bill earlier this year.
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Minnesota's oldest resident celebrates her 113th birthday
Erna Zahn is Minnesota's oldest resident and among the 10 oldest people in the U.S.
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Minneapolis chief: Cities, agencies make own calls on tear gas, crowd control
Chief Medaria Arradondo said agencies will be "working in concert with each other."
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Who were the witnesses in the Derek Chauvin trial?
These are the individuals who testified in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd.
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11 COVID-19 deaths, 2,736 infections reported in Minnesota
Early signs of slowing growth in the latest COVID-19 pandemic wave raise hopes that vaccination progress is paying off.
Minnesota's oldest resident celebrates her 113th birthday
Erna Zahn is Minnesota's oldest resident and among the 10 oldest people in the U.S.
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St. Paul mayor vetoes council rejection of housing development on vacant lot
Mayor Melvin Carter said St. Paul needs a range of housing to meet its goals for vitality and affordability.
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Defense expert: Cardiac arrest and drugs caused Floyd's death
Dr. David Fowler said Floyd's manner of death was "undetermined," due to a combination of factors.
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