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Proposed bill seeks to curb copper wire theft in St. Paul

Proposed bill seeks to curb copper wire theft in St. Paul

A proposed state bill aiming to curb copper wire theft would require any person selling copper metal to have a state-issued license.
by Hannah Yang

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Many 911 call centers are understaffed, and the job has gotten harder

Many 911 call centers are understaffed, and the job has gotten harder

More cities are adopting alternative response models, where mental health clinicians respond instead of police. The question of who to send usually rests with 911 workers, who are often overworked and overstressed.
by Meg Anderson

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Authorities searching for person who left threats, fatally shot dog at home near Mankato

Deputies were called to a home near Mankato and found that a medium-sized, mixed-breed female dog had been fatally shot on the deck. The dog’s owner and another nearby resident reported finding threatening notes.
by MPR News Staff

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