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Anoka-Hennepin teacher union files intent to strike

Minnesota’s largest school district is staring down a walkout in the new year. The Anoka-Hennepin teacher union says it has filed an intent to strike.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Department of Education is asking Minnesotans for public feedback on its new K-12 health education standards — which go into effect in 2028. Advocates say the currently drafted standards introduce much-needed education on abuse prevention as a part of broader sex education curricula and they do a better job in helping students understand consent, puberty and pregnancy.

A Hennepin County judge has sentenced a Minneapolis man to life in prison with no possibility of release for planning the murder of a real estate agent.

Canadian pipeline owner Enbridge is taking on a nearly $3 million enforcement agreement for piercing a groundwater aquifer while building the Line 3 oil pipeline in northern Minnesota back in 2022. The Department of Natural Resources says it has reached the deal with Enbridge over the aquifer breach near Moose Lake, which caused an uncontrolled flow of groundwater.

The busy holiday travel stretch is in full swing. If you’re hitting the pump before hitting the road this week, you’ll find gas prices falling in Minnesota. But there’s a big difference in what you’ll pay across the state.

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Anoka-Hennepin teachers set Jan. 8 for potential strike

2 men get life in prison for kidnapping, murder of Mpls. real estate agent

Enbridge, DNR reach $2.8M agreement to resolve Line 3 aquifer breach

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