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Best Buy says it is reviewing allegations made against CEO

Best Buy says it is reviewing allegations made against CEO

Best Buy says it is investigating CEO Corie Barry after receiving an anonymous letter making allegations against her. Best Buy declined to disclose the allegations but The Wall Street Journal reported it had seen the letter, which accused Barry of having an inappropriate romantic relationship with another executive.
by The Associated Press

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Democrats announce new criteria to qualify for Feb. 7 debate

Democrats announce new criteria to qualify for Feb. 7 debate

Based off the results of the lead-off Iowa caucuses, any candidate awarded at least one pledged delegate to the Democratic National Convention, as calculated by the Democratic Party, will be able to participate.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. court dismisses suit by youths over climate change

U.S. court dismisses suit by youths over climate change

A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit by 21 young people who claimed the U.S. government's climate policy harms them and jeopardizes their future.
by The Associated Press

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Woman accused of luring slain real estate agent to her death

Woman accused of luring slain real estate agent to her death

A Fridley woman is accused of luring a real estate agent to a Minnesota house before the agent was kidnapped and killed on New Year's Eve, prosecutors alleged Friday.
by The Associated Press

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Events, history to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Events, history to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Whether you want to celebrate at an event or by revisiting some of his famous speeches, there are plenty of ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on his namesake holiday.
by MPR News Staff

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From spreadsheets to sled dogs: A Texas accountant finds balance in northern Minn.

From spreadsheets to sled dogs: A Texas accountant finds balance in northern Minn.

A Houston accountant, Gill walked away from her career and the warmth of the Texan sun to train sled dogs on the north shore of Lake Superior between Grand Marais and Grand Portage.
by Tom Crann, Sara Porter and Kyle Shiely

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Heavy snow will snarl our commute; storm brings whiteout conditions to some areas

Heavy snow will snarl our commute; storm brings whiteout conditions to some areas

Heavy snow will continue to spread across Minnesota and western Wisconsin Friday afternoon and evening. Evening commutes will be severely impacted. Winds ramp up Friday night and Saturday, with blizzard conditions in some areas. We have details on snow amounts, wind speeds and temperatures through the weekend.
by Ron Trenda

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Talking Volumes with poet Tracy K. Smith

Talking Volumes with poet Tracy K. Smith

Smith was the final speaker of the 20th season of Talking Volumes. The 2017 U.S. poet laureate talked about her experience sharing poetry with communities across the nation.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Trump assembles a made-for-TV impeachment defense team

Trump assembles a made-for-TV impeachment defense team

It includes household names like Ken Starr, whose investigation two decades ago resulted in the impeachment of Bill Clinton. Former Harvard professor Alan Dershowitz says he will play a role too.
by The Associated Press

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Blizzard conditions possible as snowstorm batters Minnesota

Blizzard conditions possible as snowstorm batters Minnesota

A major snowstorm is making its way across Minnesota, bringing heavy snow and highs winds through Saturday. For most places, the heaviest snow is likely Friday afternoon or evening, meaning a treacherous p.m. commute, including for the Twin Cities.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Dolly Parton celebrates 74th birthday this weekend

Here in the Twin Cities, there's a tribute concert Friday at the Turf Club in St. Paul. You're out of luck if you're looking for tickets, though. It's sold out.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Enthusiastic early voters camp out, rally for their presidential picks

Enthusiastic early voters camp out, rally for their presidential picks

Some Minneapolis voters camped out in an RV to be the first in line for early voting Friday. Others gathered in Duluth and Minneapolis to celebrate their candidates.
by Brian Bakst

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Body found in highway median in Shakopee

There was a car crash near the same location about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday but it has not been determined whether the two incidents are related, according to the BCA.
by The Associated Press

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It's here: High winds, blowing snow as major storm moves in

It's here: High winds, blowing snow as major storm moves in

The heaviest snow will fall Friday afternoon for much of the state, complicating the evening commute. Central Minnesota is expected to get between 6 and 9 inches of snow; up to a foot is possible for the North Shore.
by Nicole Mitchell

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January 17. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Art Shanty Projects shift into drive with a ‘tiny art car parade’

Art Shanty Projects shift into drive with a ‘tiny art car parade’

For the next month, visitors on Lake Harriet can enjoy installations and performances of more than 100 artists — on the ice. And every Sunday, it will feature the “world’s only tiny art car parade on ice.”
by Euan Kerr

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