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Stories from March 19, 2023

GOP donor faces trial on charges of sex trafficking minors

GOP donor faces trial on charges of sex trafficking minors

A formerly well-connected Republican donor goes on trial in Minnesota on Tuesday accused of sex trafficking minors. Anton “Tony” Lazzaro is charged with seven federal counts involving five minors ages 15 and 16 in 2020, when he was 30 years old. 
by The Associated Press

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Raptors win 7th straight at home, beat Timberwolves 122-107

Raptors win 7th straight at home, beat Timberwolves 122-107

Pascal Siakam had 27 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors extended their season-high home winning streak to seven by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-107.
by The Associated Press

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'Do I really need to floss?' and other common questions about dental care

'Do I really need to floss?' and other common questions about dental care

We asked experts to answer five questions about how to properly care for your teeth. Here's what they said about finding a dentist, whitening your teeth at home, and whether daily flossing is necessary.
by Aja Drain and Sylvie Douglis

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Students urge University of Minnesota to better fund scholarship, Native American studies 

Students urge University of Minnesota to better fund scholarship, Native American studies 

Students and activists protested in the freezing cold to urge the University of Minnesota to follow through on promises to tribal communities. At the top of their list was an expansion of a tuition program they say too few can access. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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A bright and breezy Sunday; back to the 30s

A bright and breezy Sunday; back to the 30s

After a very cold start Sunday morning, temperatures will rebound nicely Sunday afternoon. We have the forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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3 takeaways 20 years after the invasion of Iraq

3 takeaways 20 years after the invasion of Iraq

Two decades ago, then-President George W. Bush announced the start of combat operations in Iraq. The bloody occupation that followed lasted longer and cost more in lives and money than anyone guessed.
by Scott Neuman and Larry Kaplow

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Planning a garden? Here's a step-by-step guide to start off on the right foot

Planning a garden? Here's a step-by-step guide to start off on the right foot

Starting a garden takes planning — but it's not as hard as you think. This guide walks you through the basics of hardiness zones, understanding good soil, and building raised beds so you can get the garden of your dreams.
by Aarti Shahani

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