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May 2, 2021
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MnDOT automates winter travel alerts

Local
May 2, 2021

Seven injured overnight in three separate St. Paul shootings

Police said no arrests had been made as of Sunday afternoon.
Local
May 2, 2021
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1,713 more COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths reported in Minnesota

At least 1,972,888 Minnesotans have received full vaccinations.
Local
May 2, 2021
The casket of Daunte Wright was removed from Shiloh Temple International Ministries after his funeral in April.

Medcalf: Compliance during Minnesota police encounters is only strictly required if you're Black

Reform, in the future, will be tested in a place now known for police killings,
Business
May 1, 2021
Brian Miller, the special inspector general the coronavirus pandemic recovery, at his confirmation hearing in Washington, May 5, 2020. A breakdown in

Inspector general for pandemic relief funds warns of oversight breakdown

Access to information curtailed in final months of Trump administration.
Local
May 1, 2021
Surrounded by friends and family, Ladavionne Garrett shared an emotional embrace with Dorice Jackson at a prayer vigil for their 10-year old son, who

Solemn vigil held for boy critically wounded in Minneapolis shooting

The child was the second to be injured by gunfire in the city in a week.
Local
May 1, 2021
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'Every ounce' mattered: How Minnesota saved eighth seat in U.S. House

A margin of 26 people helped state beat out N.Y.
Local
May 1, 2021
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Polish church in Minneapolis gutted by fire 'concentrating on healing'

A small, close-knit church seeks healing and a way forward after a devastating fire.
Business
May 1, 2021
Pipe fitter Brian DeGidio, who works for Wenzel Heating and Air Conditioning in Eagan, hooked up refrigerant lines to air source heat pumps on the roo

In Minnesota, fighting climate change means changing how to heat buildings

Heat pumps help large commercial, residential sites cut costs, emissions.
Local
May 1, 2021
Empty vials that contained a dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Doctors brace for questions with return of J&J vaccine

Health care providers across Minnesota are anticipating a flood of questions from patients about COVID-19 immunizations in coming days.
Local
May 1, 2021
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The larger-than-life story of Finnish immigrant Matt Reed

For more than 30 years, up until his death in 1971 at 79, he barnstormed across the country as a lay preacher.
Local
May 1, 2021
October 20, 1969 Howard Viken WCCO Radio Minneapolis Star Tribune

WCCO Radio legend Howard Viken dies at 97

He was a staple of the powerhouse AM station during his 39-year career.
Local
May 1, 2021

Red-flag fire warning issued for much of Minnesota

At least two wildfires were reported on the Iron Range, with several homes north of Virginia, Minn., evacuated.
Business
May 1, 2021
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Minn. employers ramp up hiring; some workers tentative

It's not necessarily easy to hire workers, even with so many people on the sidelines because of the pandemic.
Local
May 1, 2021

Metro briefs: Ramsey blocks picketing in residential areas

Local
May 1, 2021
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Walz's emergency powers remain front and center for Republican legislators

Local
May 1, 2021

Minnesota briefs: Crow Wing County Board votes to rename Rat Lake to Little Ossawinnamake

Local
May 1, 2021
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Minnesota state senator wants moratorium on 'egg oiling' that keeps goslings from hatching

Senjem says Rochester's oiling of eggs to cut off oxygen 'offensive'
East Metro
May 1, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, May 2

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