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Israeli troops press forward into Gaza City as Palestinians flee
Israeli troops and tanks are pushing deeper into Gaza City, marking the second day of a ground offensive. The move has faced international condemnation as Palestinians flee the devastated area.
Minnesota’s cannabis grant program invests in communities harmed by ‘war on drugs’
Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management is giving out nearly $1 million in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations across the state. The funding indirectly comes from tax revenue generated by the now legal sale of marijuana.
Game 2 Lynx vs. Valkyries: Where to watch and what it could mean  
Wednesday night is the second game for the Lynx in the first round of this year’s playoff series. If they win against the Valkyries Tuesday after their triumph Sunday, it means they head to semifinals, facing off against the New York Liberty or Phoenix Mercury.
Sherburne County agrees to pilot bus project to replace Northstar trains
The Metropolitan Council voted in August to end the Northstar commuter rail service due to low ridership and a high taxpayer subsidy. Beginning Jan. 5, bus service from Big Lake and Elk River to Minneapolis will provide commuters with another option.
Democrat Xp Lee wins race to succeed Melissa Hortman, restoring Minnesota House tie
The Minnesota House will again be evenly divided after DFLer Xp Lee prevailed in a Brooklyn Park special election to succeed the slain Democratic leader Melissa Hortman.
Trial begins for woman accused of murdering Minneapolis DJ Liara Tsai
Margot Lewis of Iowa is accused of murdering Minneapolis DJ Liara Tsai and is facing second-degree murder charges in this week’s trial. Police say Lewis is a former romantic partner of Tsai.