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Stories from February 21, 2022

First round of snow winds down, second round develops

First round of snow winds down, second round develops

The first of two rounds of snow brought several inches so far and over a half foot in places across central Minnesota into northern Wisconsin. A wintry mix, including freezing rain is possible late this afternoon/evening across portions of southeastern Minnesota. We’ll see snow lighten up overnight to the north but a second round brings more snow late in the night into early Tuesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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MN lawmakers propose bills to recruit more cops

MN lawmakers propose bills to recruit more cops

Top members of the House and Senate are advancing proposals to make policing more attractive, but there is also a debate of what to seek in return.
by Brian Bakst

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Police identify man killed in St. Paul funeral home shooting

St. Paul police say 28-year-old Agustin Martinez, of Crystal, died in a hail of gunfire Monday outside the Simple Traditions by Bradshaw Funeral Home on the city’s west side. 
by The Associated Press

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Hollywood relies on China to stay afloat. What does that mean for movies?

Hollywood relies on China to stay afloat. What does that mean for movies?

Wall Street Journal reporter Erich Schwartzel says that film studios increasingly need Chinese audiences to break even — which can result in self-censorship. His new book is “Red Carpet.”
by Terry Gross

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Heavy snow for central Minnesota Monday, statewide Tuesday

Heavy snow for central Minnesota Monday, statewide Tuesday

Snow will largely be confined to central and northern Minnesota into northwest Wisconsin through the day Monday. Farther south, the Twin Cities can expect some scattered light snow showers, but little or no accumulation. Southeastern Minnesota could see a wintry mix late this afternoon/evening. Round two of snow Tuesday will affect most of Minnesota.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Winter storm warnings, winter weather advisories across Minnesota

Winter storm warnings, winter weather advisories across Minnesota

A winter storm is bringing significant snowfall to much of Minnesota early this week. Most of the snowfall Monday will be across central Minnesota into northern Wisconsin. A wintry mix is possible in southeastern Minnesota this afternoon. Temperatures will be in the 20s south and subzero into far northern Minnesota.
by Sven Sundgaard

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More contagious version of omicron spreads in U.S., fueling worries

More contagious version of omicron spreads in U.S., fueling worries

The omicron BA.2 variant spreads about 30 percent more easily and has caused surges in other countries. Its steady increase in the U.S. raises questions about the wisdom of rolling back COVID restrictions.
by Rob Stein

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Closing arguments to begin Monday in Arbery case

Closing arguments to begin Monday in Arbery case

The jury in the federal hate crimes trial of three white male defendants will decide whether Arbery was killed because of the color of his skin.
by The Associated Press

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