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In heavily partisan Minnesota Legislature, some issues nudged along by cross-party cooperation

9:00 AM

Because of the Legislature’s tight party divide, lawmakers are finding it in their benefit to team up on bills with members of the other party. A number of bills, including several dealing with new technology, have found bipartisan sponsorship this session.

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Active weather week ahead: Severe storms possible Monday afternoon
11:20 AM
Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News
The atmosphere is setting the stage for strong to severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, with the highest risk south of a line from Redwood Falls through the Twin Cities to Eau Claire, Wis.
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After Daunte Wright killing, Brooklyn Center promised reform. 5 years later, progress is limited
8:55 PM
The killing of Daunte Wright
The city of Brooklyn Center vowed to make sweeping policing reforms following the fatal 2021 shooting, in the shadow of George Floyd’s murder. Five years later, those changes have yet to materialize.
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Spring Lake Park district cancels school after cyberattack
12:46 PM
Education News
The district says its technology team discovered on Sunday that an outside actor had accessed internal school systems.
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Minnesota’s moose population has stabilized. A new effort seeks to grow their numbers.
Yesterday
Greater Minnesota
The new effort, dubbed the Northern Moose Alliance, seeks to gain insights into the challenges young moose face in surviving their first winter and becoming successful breeding adults.
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U.S. military to block ships from Iran’s ports after peace talks fail
12:24 PM
Middle East
The U.S. Central Command said the blockade would be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations" from 10 a.m. EDT, following the breakdown of talks after 21 hours of negotiations.
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Clay and other counties consider allowing rifle use for deer season
Yesterday
Fargo-Moorhead News
The state legislature repealed a law last year that banned the use of rifles for deer hunting in most of the state. Now, several counties, including Clay, are weighing whether to allow rifles during deer season.
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