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Prominent acid rain researcher Eville Gorham dies

Prominent acid rain researcher Eville Gorham dies

Gorham’s environmental research contributed to policies that included the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in 1963 and the Clean Air Act of 1990.
by Emily Bright

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Rep. McCollum introduces bill to ban mining near the Boundary Waters

Rep. McCollum introduces bill to ban mining near the Boundary Waters

The proposal would mean an end to the Twin Metals Minnesota project, which would establish an underground copper-nickel mine near Ely. But President Trump has been a vocal supporter of new mining projects in northeastern Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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Gov. Walz lays out final pieces of $2 billion borrowing plan

Gov. Walz lays out final pieces of $2 billion borrowing plan

Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday his plan to issue bonds for $2 billion in state construction projects is a response to needs expressed around the state. Republicans say a bonding bill is necessary but Walz’s plan is too big.
by Tim Pugmire

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Parents sue over sexual exploitation by former Bemidji school official

Parents sue over sexual exploitation by former Bemidji school official

A lawsuit brought by the parents of two students claims that negligence on the part of the Bemidji School District allowed Brandon Bjerknes to abuse children for years.
by John Enger

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State settles lawsuit against Comcast

State settles lawsuit against Comcast

More than 30,000 Comcast customers will be eligible for refunds. Comcast will provide $1.14 million in refunds, along with an undisclosed amount of debt relief.
by Martin Moylan

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Final debate over, Klobuchar still faces uphill battle in Iowa

Final debate over, Klobuchar still faces uphill battle in Iowa

Since she entered the race for the Democratic presidential nomination last year Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar has said that as people get to know her, they will come to support her. But with most polls showing her running fifth in the Democratic race, she’s running out of time for introductions.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Contractor gets 9 months in Hennepin Co. labor trafficking case

Ricardo Batres, 47, admitted he took advantage of employees’ federal immigration status to force them to work for him. It was the first time Hennepin County prosecutors charged a contractor under the state’s labor trafficking law.
by Chris Graves

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Judge's order on refugee resettlement could invalidate Minn. county votes

Judge's order on refugee resettlement could invalidate Minn. county votes

A federal judge agreed Wednesday to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order allowing state and local government officials to reject refugees from resettling in their jurisdictions. The decision throws into question some Minnesota county votes on the issue.
by Jon Collins and The Associated Press

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Policast: Klobuchar's debate performance; misinformation in Beltrami County

On today’s edition, we hear highlights from Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s appearance in the last Democratic presidential debate before the Iowa caucuses and take a closer look at misinformation in a northern Minnesota county.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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A quick blast of snow Wednesday, followed by a crippling snowstorm Friday

A quick blast of snow Wednesday, followed by a crippling snowstorm Friday

Get ready for double-digit subzero wind chills Thursday morning followed by a major winter storm that dumps snow across southern Minnesota overnight Thursday. At least 8 inches are likely in the Twin Cities.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Wednesday's forecast brings snow and ice across the state

Another round of snow moves across Minnesota Wednesday bringing central parts of the state a brief burst of heavier snow and ice to portions of southern Minnesota. Dangerous cold returns to the state overnight.
by Nicole Mitchell

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January 15. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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For January, 3 enemies-to-lovers romances

For January, 3 enemies-to-lovers romances

This month, we're celebrating an old favorite trope: Enemies who fall for each other. Sparks and witty banter fly in these three novels, starring rival TV hosts, youth pastors and fashion executives.
by Maya Rodale

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Trump to sign 'phase one' China trade deal, but most tariffs remain in place

Trump to sign 'phase one' China trade deal, but most tariffs remain in place

President Trump is set to sign a "phase one" trade deal with China Wednesday. The agreement relaxes some U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. In exchange, China is expected to buy more from the U.S.
by Scott Horsley

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House impeachment managers deliver articles to the Senate

House impeachment managers deliver articles to the Senate

The lawmakers hand-delivered the articles after a party-line House vote. The process is now fully with the Senate, which is expected to begin its trial next week.
by Brian Naylor

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Canceling student debt is easier than it sounds

Canceling student debt is easier than it sounds

A little-known provision allows the U.S. education secretary to erase student loan debt without going to Congress. Elizabeth Warren says if elected president she would put that provision to use.
by Cory Turner

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Humankind documentary: 'Ida B. Wells' Battle to Uncover the Truth'

Humankind documentary: 'Ida B. Wells' Battle to Uncover the Truth'

A Humankind documentary about a groundbreaking investigative reporter called, “Ida B. Wells’ Battle to Uncover the Truth.”

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Warren, Sanders spar over her claim he said woman can't win

Warren, Sanders spar over her claim he said woman can't win

Elizabeth Warren made a vigorous case for a female president and stood behind her accusation suggesting sexism by progressive rival Bernie Sanders Tuesday night in a tense Democratic debate that raised gender as a key issue in the sprint to Iowa’s presidential caucuses.
by The Associated Press

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Ex-Trump aide Michael Flynn seeks to withdraw guilty plea

Ex-Trump aide Michael Flynn seeks to withdraw guilty plea

Former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn has filed court papers to withdraw his guilty plea. He says federal prosecutors acted in “bad faith" and breached their deal with him.
by The Associated Press

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Twins finalize 3-year, $30M contract with Sanó

Twins finalize 3-year, $30M contract with Sanó

Miguel Sanó’s tenure with Minnesota has flashed all the potential the Twins envisioned when they started scouting him as a 13-year-old in the Dominican Republic.
by The Associated Press

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Live blog: NPR analysis and coverage of the Democratic debate

Live blog: NPR analysis and coverage of the Democratic debate

Six Democratic presidential candidates are debating in Iowa on Tuesday, less than three weeks from the caucuses there. NPR reporters are providing background and analysis of the candidates' remarks in real time.
by NPR Staff

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A week after shooting, city of Freeborn waits as officer recovers

A week after shooting, city of Freeborn waits as officer recovers

For a week now, Arik Matson’s absence from the city of Freeborn has been apparent: He was shot and gravely injured last week while on duty as a Waseca police officer. He remains in critical condition — and his colleagues back in Freeborn wait.
by Hannah Yang

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