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Stories from February 12, 2023

40s again on Monday; Tuesday rain, then a mix to snow by Wednesday

40s again on Monday; Tuesday rain, then a mix to snow by Wednesday

We’ll have another March-like day on Monday. Tuesday looks soggy, then parts of Minnesota will see a plowable snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.
by Ron Trenda

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'Unidentified object' downed over Lake Huron, 3rd this week

'Unidentified object' downed over Lake Huron, 3rd this week

U.S. officials say an “unidentified object” has been shot down Sunday for the third time in as many days, this time over Lake Huron, after earlier downings in Alaska and Canada.
by The Associated Press

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GOP election tactics no surprise to Wisconsin's Black voters

GOP election tactics no surprise to Wisconsin's Black voters

For years, voting rights advocates have accused Wisconsin Republicans of pushing policies to suppress voters of color and lower-income voters. Many of those policies centered on the Democratic stronghold of Milwaukee.
by The Associated Press

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Biden hosts GOP, Dem governors at White House for dinner

Biden hosts GOP, Dem governors at White House for dinner

For the first time in his administration, President Joe Biden hosted the dinner for members of the National Governors Association at the White House.
by The Associated Press

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2 killed in apparent wrong-way crash in Cottage Grove

2 killed in apparent wrong-way crash in Cottage Grove

According to the Cottage Grove Public Safety Department, witnesses who called 911 reported one of the vehicles was traveling the wrong way on Highway 61 from 80th Street.
by MPR News Staff

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Black farmers call for justice from the USDA

Black farmers call for justice from the USDA

Decades after a major lawsuit against the USDA, Black farmers still face inequality. They say not all settlements from the case made it into their hands, which has exacerbated debt and other problems.
by Ximena Bustillo

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Above-normal temps linger a few more days; Tuesday rain, then some snow

Above-normal temps linger a few more days; Tuesday rain, then some snow

Our unusually warm temps will stay with us into the start of the work week. We have details on that, plus the rain and snow that’s expected Tuesday into Wednesday.
by Ron Trenda

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Wild score twice in shootout to beat New Jersey 3-2

Wild score twice in shootout to beat New Jersey 3-2

Mats Zuccarello and Frederick Gaudreau scored in a shootout and the struggling Minnesota Wild rallied to beat the red-hot New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday night.
by The Associated Press

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Super Bowl ads keep it light by using nostalgia and stars

Super Bowl ads keep it light by using nostalgia and stars

Super Bowl ads are more than just breaks between gameplay during the biggest sporting event of the year: They offer a glimpse of the country’s zeitgeist, along with how major industries are faring.
by The Associated Press

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This race is a nonstop sail around the world. Cassette tapes are allowed, but no GPS

This race is a nonstop sail around the world. Cassette tapes are allowed, but no GPS

To win the Golden Globe Race, sailors compete solo using celestial navigation to find their way, and they are forced to battle high winds and rough seas without the use of any electronic equipment.
by Scott Neuman

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Turkey detains building contractors as quake deaths pass 33K

Turkey detains building contractors as quake deaths pass 33K

Turkish justice officials are targeting more than 130 people allegedly involved in shoddy and illegal construction methods after a pair of earthquakes collapsed thousands of buildings in southeast Turkey and northern Syria six days ago.
by The Associated Press

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Dense fog advisory Sunday AM northwest Minn.; above-normal temps

Dense fog advisory Sunday AM northwest Minn.; above-normal temps

Parts of west-central and northwestern Minnesota are dealing with dense fog Sunday morning. We have details on the fog, plus the unusually warm temps that are on tap for Sunday afternoon.
by Ron Trenda

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St. Paul police officer fatally shoots man; BCA investigating

A St. Paul police officer fatally shot a man on Saturday, after responding to reports that someone was threatening people with a knife. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating. Authorities said there is body camera video of the incident.
by MPR News Staff

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