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Stories from February 15, 2024

Abortion pills that patients got via telehealth and the mail are safe, study finds

Abortion pills that patients got via telehealth and the mail are safe, study finds

The study looks at 6,000 patients who got abortion pills after an online appointment. It found that 99.7 percent of those abortions were not followed by any serious adverse events.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Signs favor an early spring this year in Minnesota

Signs favor an early spring this year in Minnesota

Finally, some snow to play in across much of central and southern Minnesota, but warmer temperatures are likely to return.
by Paul Huttner

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First major snowstorm of the winter; Frustration over Minnesota rebate check tax

People across southern Minnesota are shoveling, snowblowing, skiing and sledding today, after the first major snowstorm of the season for much of the region. And frustration continues over the IRS decision to tax Minnesota rebate checks.
by Emily Reese

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The other side of the bargaining table: A look at considerations from school boards during teacher contract negotiations

The other side of the bargaining table: A look at considerations from school boards during teacher contract negotiations

Teachers across the state are deep in contract negotiations. Hear from the Minnesota School Board Association on what they’re considering this contract cycle.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Shooting after Chiefs Super Bowl parade seemed to stem from dispute among several people, police say

Shooting after Chiefs Super Bowl parade seemed to stem from dispute among several people, police say

The mass shooting that unfolded amid throngs of people at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration, killing one person and wounding almost two dozen others, appeared to stem from a dispute between several people, authorities said Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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Oscar-nominated actress Lily Gladstone on 'kicking the door in' for Native performers

Oscar-nominated actress Lily Gladstone on 'kicking the door in' for Native performers

If Lily Gladstone wins an Oscar for her portrayal of Mollie Burkhart in the film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which depicts the systematic murder of Osage people for their oil wealth in the 1920s in Oklahoma, she’ll be the first Native American to take home the Best Actress statue.
by Allison Herrera

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Trump's New York hush money trial will start March 25

Trump's New York hush money trial will start March 25

The judge in the hush money case against Donald Trump has rejected the former president’s attempt to dismiss the charges, and a jury trial will begin as originally scheduled on March 25.
by Ximena Bustillo

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Updated Wednesday snow totals, plus a look at the weekend

Updated Wednesday snow totals, plus a look at the weekend

It finally looks like winter out there. We have updated snow totals from the latest storm and a look at our weekend weather.
by Ron Trenda

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Moose Lake votes 3-2 to end police department, cut costs

Moose Lake votes 3-2 to end police department, cut costs

The Moose Lake City Council voted 3-2 on Wednesday to disband its police department and contract with the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services.
by Matt Sepic

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EPA will allow farmers to spray dicamba after court blocks use

EPA will allow farmers to spray dicamba after court blocks use

After a judge blocked use of the herbicide dicamba, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it will allow farmers to use existing stocks of the chemical this year.
by Dan Gunderson

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Kelly Link's debut novel 'The Book of Love' is magical, confusing, heartfelt, strange

Kelly Link's debut novel 'The Book of Love' is magical, confusing, heartfelt, strange

Short-story writer Kelly Link's first novel delves into the complications of love and friendship, family drama, grief, resilience and the power of adaptability, while delivering a supernatural tale.
by Gabino Iglesias

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Looking for love? You'll find it in 2024 in these 10 romance novels

Looking for love? You'll find it in 2024 in these 10 romance novels

Who says romance is reserved for Valentine's Day? Love stories are a treat to be savored year-round. Here are some of the best romance novels hitting the shelves in the first half of the year.
by Kalyani Saxena

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Wednesday’s snowfall was a Valentine’s Day record for Twin Cities

Wednesday’s snowfall was a Valentine’s Day record for Twin Cities

The lack of snowfall this winter has been staggering, but we finally saw a significant snowfall in the Twin Cities Wednesday night. The snowfall broke a daily record and was the largest since last spring. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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St. Paul teachers OK a possible strike as contract talks continue

St. Paul teachers OK a possible strike as contract talks continue

The union didn’t announce a date for a strike, saying that would come later “if necessary.” Another mediated session with union and district negotiators is scheduled for next week.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Polaris and employee cited for reckless driving in Alaska crash that killed 3 sled dogs

Polaris and employee cited for reckless driving in Alaska crash that killed 3 sled dogs

Both a Minnesota man testing a snowmobile for his employer and the company have been cited for reckless driving after the machine slammed into a sled dog team and killed three dogs in December.
by The Associated Press

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Trial begins for North Dakota’s effort to recoup costs of policing Dakota Access pipeline protests

Trial begins for North Dakota’s effort to recoup costs of policing Dakota Access pipeline protests

The state filed the lawsuit in 2019, seeking $38 million from the federal government for policing the protests. The bench trial before U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor is expected to last 12 to 13 days.
by The Associated Press

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Behind the fresh snowfall, colder temperatures for Thursday and Friday

Behind the fresh snowfall, colder temperatures for Thursday and Friday

Behind the fresh snowfall we’ll see sunshine Thursday, but it will be breezy and cooler with a colder overnight Thursday night into Friday. Temperatures will warm back up by Sunday and Monday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Snow returns to Twin Cities. Legislature moves on school officer restraint law changes

Side roads are crusty Thursday morning in the Twin Cities after several inches of snow fell overnight across much of southern and central Minnesota. And as work continues at the State Capitol, a Minnesota Senate panel has advanced a proposal to clear up rules around student restraint laws. 
by Phil Picardi

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Americans who live alone report depression at higher rates, but social support helps

Americans who live alone report depression at higher rates, but social support helps

The number of people living alone in the U.S. jumped to nearly 38 million. A new study shows people who live alone are more likely to report depression if they didn't have other social supports.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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Minnesota lawmakers try to drive home climate effects on house insurance costs

Minnesota lawmakers try to drive home climate effects on house insurance costs

A Minnesota House Commerce Committee hearing put a spotlight on how rising home insurance premiums could be traced to severe weather events that some experts link to climate change.
by Clay Masters

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Art Hounds: Gospel, community and a talking house

Art Hounds: Gospel, community and a talking house

The Shubert Club Mix presents Shruthi Rajasekar, “The Sound of Gospel” at the Cowles Center and the solo clowning show “Honey, I’m Home.”
by Emily Bright and Max Sparber

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1 dead, at least 21 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally

1 dead, at least 21 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally

A local Tejano music DJ, who is a mother of two, was killed in the shooting following the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally in Kansas City, Mo. Three people were taken into custody, authorities said.
by Jaclyn Diaz and Vanessa Romo

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First known U.S. Karen police officer promoted to sergeant

First known U.S. Karen police officer promoted to sergeant

The first known Karen police officer in the United States was promoted to sergeant for the St. Paul Police Department Wednesday. Ler Htoo is the department’s first sergeant of Karen descent. The Karen are an ethnic group from Myanmar, formerly known as Burma.
by Cari Spencer

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University of Minnesota presidential finalists visit school’s campuses

University of Minnesota presidential finalists visit school’s campuses

Finalists started visiting the university’s five campuses starting Monday. Wednesday, the first candidate — James Holloway — visited the Twin Cities campus for a quick interview with media, a public forum and an open house.
by Peter Cox

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U of M and the Fond du Lac Band outline a return of homelands to the tribe

U of M and the Fond du Lac Band outline a return of homelands to the tribe

Progress has been made in discussions between the U of M and the Fond du Lac Band about returning land where the Cloquet Forestry Center sits back to the tribe. A listening session revealed what’s on people’s minds. 
by Melissa Olson

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