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Stories from February 23, 2023

Storm put Twin Cities within reach of Top 10 snowiest winter

Storm put Twin Cities within reach of Top 10 snowiest winter

This latest snow blitz puts the Twin Cities at 73.5 inches so far this season, less than 5 inches shy of the Top 10 snowiest winters on record — and it’s still February. The region is a little more than 2 feet from the all-time record of 98.6 inches set in 1983-84.
by Paul Huttner

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As pandemic rules expire, 100K Minnesotans could lose health coverage

As pandemic rules expire, 100K Minnesotans could lose health coverage

The number of Minnesotans on Medicaid grew by 300,000 people during the pandemic. Now the state has to determine who is still eligible and end coverage for those who aren’t.
by Tom Crann

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Southern Minnesota digs out from super storm, although not quite as super as some expected

Southern Minnesota digs out from super storm, although not quite as super as some expected, and many Minnesotans are remembering the beginning of the war in Ukraine. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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A look at how the snowstorm impacted Minnesota

A look at how the snowstorm impacted Minnesota

A winter storm disrupted school, work and travel in Minnesota this week. MPR News host Angela Davis checked in with MPR News reporters, state officials and drivers for the latest conditions around the state.
by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier, Samantha Matsumoto, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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Rocori school district settles lawsuit with family over alleged racial harassment

Rocori school district settles lawsuit with family over alleged racial harassment

The school district agreed to pay $140,000 to settle the lawsuit filed by a Cold Spring, Minn., woman on behalf of two of her children, accusing the district of failing to respond to repeated reports of bullying and harassment at school and online.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Photos: Snow snapshots from Minnesotans around the state

Photos: Snow snapshots from Minnesotans around the state

Across southern and central Minnesota, MPR News audience members shared their favorite snow photos with us. Check out the collection.
by MPR News Staff

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Friday's cold but weekend temps rebound; snowfall tallies updated

Friday's cold but weekend temps rebound; snowfall tallies updated

Parts of northern Minnesota and western Wisconsin will see more accumulating snow through much of Thursday afternoon. Temps will plummet Thursday night into Friday. Forecast highs will reach the 30s on Sunday in many areas, including the Twin Cities.
by Ron Trenda

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Minnesota Now and Then: Cook County's first Black sheriff and his run-in with a lion on the loose

Minnesota Now and Then: Cook County's first Black sheriff and his run-in with a lion on the loose

By February 1978, John Lyght had been sheriff of Cook County, in Minnesota’s Arrowhead, for long enough to have seen quite a lot. But a caller from Lutsen said she had an escaped animal on the loose. It was a lion.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britt Aamodt

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Report from Ukraine: Former Pioneer Press reporter Brian Bonner on his home's one year anniversary of war

Report from Ukraine: Former Pioneer Press reporter Brian Bonner on his home's one year anniversary of war

Kyiv resident Brian Bonner covers why his neighborhood is targeted by Russia, his neighbor’s response to the one year anniversary of the war, Biden’s visit and aid package, Putin’s state of the union address, and China’s role in peace between Ukraine and Russia.
by Tim Nelson and Ellen Finn

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Thank You, Stranger: How a bus driver and passenger helped a St. Paul woman get a fresh start

Thank You, Stranger: How a bus driver and passenger helped a St. Paul woman get a fresh start

Sometimes, strangers help change our outlook on life, help us grow, or renew our faith in humanity. Minnesota Now is kicking off a new series called Thank You, Stranger. It explores everyday acts of kindness or courage that had a strong effect on Minnesotans all over the state.
by Ellen Finn, Alanna Elder and Melissa Townsend

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Snow ebbs; subzero temps overnight; 20s-30s by Sunday

Snow ebbs; subzero temps overnight; 20s-30s by Sunday

Snow showers are winding down midmorning Thursday and will taper off and lift north and northeast through the day. Winds will also lighten up through the afternoon with cold temps settling in Thursday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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How much snow fell in your area? See snowfall totals across Minnesota

How much snow fell in your area? See snowfall totals across Minnesota

Check out snowfall reports for this week’s winter storm, as reported by the National Weather Service on Thursday morning. Apple Valley saw 19 inches while Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport topped 10 inches.
by Matt Mikus and Kaila White

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Winter storm closes roads in southwestern Minnesota

The storm is expected to ease later Thursday. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Americans want Congress to deal with the debt ceiling. How to do it is complicated

Americans want Congress to deal with the debt ceiling. How to do it is complicated

A slim majority of respondents in the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll say the debt ceiling should be raised. But they split on whether to cut programs or raise taxes to reduce the national debt.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Art Hounds: Peyton Scott Russell's retrospective at White Bear Lake's art center

Art Hounds: Peyton Scott Russell's retrospective at White Bear Lake's art center

A 40-year retrospective of Peyton Scott Russell’s art is on view at the White Bear Center for the Arts. Free Little Art Galleries across Minnesota make creativity shareable with anyone who walks by. MacPhail’s Spotlight series combines live music with Eyenga Bokamba’s visual art to create “Translucent Beauty.”
by Emily Bright

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Efforts underway to expand the face of youth hockey in Minnesota

Efforts underway to expand the face of youth hockey in Minnesota

Minnesota is the State of Hockey, but changing demographics aren’t making their way to the rink. Efforts are afoot to change that. Meet the Starwhals.

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Ukrainians in Minnesota pay it forward one year after fleeing war

Ukrainians in Minnesota pay it forward one year after fleeing war

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine reaches its first year, Ukrainians are coming to Minnesota in growing numbers. They’re getting help from Ukrainians here who can directly relate to what they’re going through.
by Nina Moini

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