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Stories from March 3, 2024

Wildfires burn thousands of acres in southern, western Minnesota

Wildfires burn thousands of acres in southern, western Minnesota

Wildfires in southern and western Minnesota left at least three people injured and burned more than 3,000 acres Sunday amid warm weather, gusty winds and low humidity.
by Cari Spencer and Nicole Ki

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St. Paul teachers, schools end negotiations for weekend but will pick up on Monday

St. Paul teachers, schools end negotiations for weekend but will pick up on Monday

After nearly 40 hours of mediation talks this weekend, the St. Paul Public Schools and the union representing teachers failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. The two sides plan to meet again Monday.
by MPR News Staff

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Caitlin Clark makes 2 free throws to break Pete Maravich's NCAA Division I scoring record

Caitlin Clark makes 2 free throws to break Pete Maravich's NCAA Division I scoring record

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has become the all-time NCAA Division I scoring leader, breaking the late Pete Maravich’s 54-year-old record when she made two free throws after a technical foul was called in the No. 6 Hawkeyes’ game against No. 2 Ohio State.
by The Associated Press

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A Supreme Court decision could come Monday in a case about barring Trump from the 2024 ballot

A Supreme Court decision could come Monday in a case about barring Trump from the 2024 ballot

A Supreme Court decision could come as soon as Monday in the case about whether former President Donald Trump can be kicked off the ballot over his efforts to undo his defeat in the 2020 election.
by The Associated Press

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Windy with record warmth Sunday; cooler to start the week

Windy with record warmth Sunday; cooler to start the week

March 3 high temperature records will fall in several locations, including the Twin Cities, Sunday afternoon. We have details on that, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Alaska's Iditarod dogs get neon visibility harnesses after 5 were fatally hit while training

Alaska's Iditarod dogs get neon visibility harnesses after 5 were fatally hit while training

The Iditarod, the annual sled dog race celebrating Alaska’s official state sport, got underway Saturday with a new emphasis on safety after five dogs died and eight were injured in collisions with snowmobiles while training.
by The Associated Press

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Windy, with record highs Sunday

Windy, with record highs Sunday

High temperature records will be broken in many locations today. Some spots could see some showers.
by Ron Trenda

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For people in Gaza, the war with Israel has made a simple phone call anything but

For people in Gaza, the war with Israel has made a simple phone call anything but

Spotty internet and cell services, blackouts and the destruction of infrastructure in Gaza during Israel's war with Hamas have hampered aid and medical services and keeping in touch with loved ones.
by Hadeel Al-Shalchi

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This diet swap can cut your carbon footprint and boost longevity

This diet swap can cut your carbon footprint and boost longevity

A new study finds swapping half of your typical red meat intake for plant protein, reduces your diet-related carbon footprint by 25 percent and may also your boost lifespan.
by Allison Aubrey

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'Everything is rising at a scary rate': Why car and home insurance costs are surging

'Everything is rising at a scary rate': Why car and home insurance costs are surging

The cost of auto and home insurance is rising much faster than overall inflation, thanks in part to a string of billion-dollar storms. A growing number of people are going without insurance.
by Scott Horsley

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