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Stories from December 12, 2019

Another shot of light snow Friday

Thursday’s light snow proved once again it doens’t take much snow to cause havoc on roads.
by Paul Huttner

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U of Minn Regents OK new provost contract of $500K-plus

U of Minn Regents OK new provost contract of $500K-plus

The board voted to approve Rachel Croson's contract as the university's next executive vice president and provost. Croson is currently dean of Michigan State University’s College of Social Science.
by The Associated Press

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No delay for Minnesota probation reform hearing

No delay for Minnesota probation reform hearing

The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission will go ahead with a hearing next week on a plan to put a five-year cap on felony probation. Some say the process is moving too quickly.
by Tim Pugmire

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UK edges closer to Brexit as Tories close in on majority

UK edges closer to Brexit as Tories close in on majority

EU leaders say they are ready to work with the new British leadership on Brexit as an exit poll projects that Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party will probably win a majority of seats in Parliament.
by The Associated Press

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Financial snag hits Fort Snelling Upper Post affordable housing project

Financial snag hits Fort Snelling Upper Post affordable housing project

About a year ago, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources struck a deal with Plymouth-based Dominium. Now Dominium said it's worried it may not get essential financing through bonds authorized by the federal government and distributed by the state.
by Martin Moylan

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Appetites: Holiday baking without wheat flour

Appetites: Holiday baking without wheat flour

A new wave of nonwheat flours are becoming popular with bakers in Minnesota. They include things flours made from rye, oat, barley, buckwheat or wild rice. Cookbook author Beth Dooley shares her recipes for holiday cookies without wheat flour.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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Ask a 'sotan: Why do Minnesotans call soda 'pop'?

Ask a 'sotan: Why do Minnesotans call soda 'pop'?

Pop, soda, coke — those words get thrown around in various parts of the country when talking about soft drinks. Minnesota is widely known for its use of “pop”, and a titan in the restaurant world wants to know why.
by Mike Moen

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Why does 1.7 inches of snow cause over 200 traffic mishaps?

Why does 1.7 inches of snow cause over 200 traffic mishaps?

The combination of cold temperatures and light snow often creates more driving hazardous than heavier snow at warmer temperatures.
by Paul Huttner

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Dozens of crashes reported on snowy roads in Minnesota, including I-35 pileup near Owatonna

Dozens of crashes reported on snowy roads in Minnesota, including I-35 pileup near Owatonna

A burst of snow sparked dozens of crashes on Minnesota highways Thursday morning — including a pileup of more than two dozen vehicles that closed northbound Interstate Hwy. 35 near Owatonna.
by Andrew Krueger

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Your weekend outdoor forecast includes chilly temps; update on snow depths

Your weekend outdoor forecast includes chilly temps; update on snow depths

It’s never too early to look at that weekend forecast. We have the latest info on weekend temperatures, weekend snow chances and snow depths across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
by Ron Trenda

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Pentagon watchdog investigating $400M border wall contract

Pentagon watchdog investigating $400M border wall contract

The Defense Department's internal watchdog is investigating a $400 million border wall contract awarded to a North Dakota-based firm that used multiple appearances on Fox News to push for the job.
by The Associated Press

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More snow and another blast of cold air on the way

More snow and another blast of cold air on the way

The next round of snow Friday into Saturday should bring another 1 to 3 inches for most of the state, with slightly higher amounts possible for northern Minnesota. As for the cold, temperatures will fall Saturday setting us up for a subzero start to Sunday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Brooklyn Center police investigate gas station homicide

Dattreas Stewart, 45, died of a single gunshot wound to the head, according to the medical examiner. Police say it does not appear to be a random shooting. No arrests have been made.
by The Associated Press

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Impeachment charges head to House; Trump cries anew: 'Hoax'

Impeachment charges head to House; Trump cries anew: 'Hoax'

The House is expected to approve the two articles of impeachment next week, before lawmakers depart for the holidays. At the White House after the votes, Trump denounced the inquiry and actions against him, using the terms he's relied on for months.
by The Associated Press

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Why Kmart still stands at Lake and Nicollet as other Minnesota outlets close down

Why Kmart still stands at Lake and Nicollet as other Minnesota outlets close down

Two of the last three Kmart stores in Minnesota are set to close Sunday. That means the Minneapolis store that blocks Nicollet Avenue at Lake Street, as it has for more than four decades, will be the retailer’s sole remaining outpost in the state.
by Matt Sepic

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Like clockwork, filmmaker Apted returns with '63 Up'

Like clockwork, filmmaker Apted returns with '63 Up'

After profiling a group of Britons every seven years since they were 7, the series has captured changes in British society and the world. Now the participants are 63, and they are dealing with aging.
by Euan Kerr

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Divided St. Paul City Council passes budget with property tax increase

Divided St. Paul City Council passes budget with property tax increase

St. Paul homeowners will soon find out whether they’ll pay more in property taxes and by how much. City Council members passed the city’s 2020 budget that includes a 5.85 percent levy increase by one vote.
by Nina Moini

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Judiciary panel takes first steps toward impeachment vote

Judiciary panel takes first steps toward impeachment vote

The House Judiciary Committee is taking the first steps toward voting on articles of impeachment against President Trump in a rare evening meeting. Votes won't come until Thursday, when the committee will consider amendments and likely hold a final vote to send the articles to the House floor.
by The Associated Press

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More Americans are dying at home rather than in hospitals

More Americans are dying at home rather than in hospitals

For the first time since the early 1900s, more Americans are dying at home rather than in hospitals, a trend that reflects more hospice care and progress toward the kind of end that most people say they want.
by The Associated Press

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Federal workers poised to get 12 weeks paid parental leave

Federal workers poised to get 12 weeks paid parental leave

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark proposal that would give 2 million workers paid leave upon the birth or adoption of a child, in what worker advocates call a hard-won victory.
by Yuki Noguchi

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