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Funerals set for teacher and student killed in Wisconsin school shooting

Funerals set for teacher and student killed in Wisconsin school shooting

The funerals for 14-year-old Rubi Patricia Vergara and 42-year-old Erin West were announced in obituaries published Wednesday and Thursday. Police have been investigating what motivated the 15-year-old shooter. 
by The Associated Press

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House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain

House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain

With a resounding no, the House rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan Thursday to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown, as Democrats and dozens of Republicans refused to accommodate his sudden demands.
by The Associated Press

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Advocates seek to prepare for possible ‘mass deportations’ without fearmongering

Advocates seek to prepare for possible ‘mass deportations’ without fearmongering

Minnesota immigrant rights groups say they want to avoid evoking fear in their communities, but are finding ways to stay prepared ahead of the next Trump presidency.  
by Sarah Thamer

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November proves strong month for Minnesota job market despite slight unemployment uptick

November proves strong month for Minnesota job market despite slight unemployment uptick

Four supersectors gained jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis, led by strong gains in construction. That’s according to new monthly jobs numbers released by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
by Clay Masters

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Minnesota hastens to regulate helium mining after deposit discovery near Babbitt

Minnesota hastens to regulate helium mining after deposit discovery near Babbitt

Minnesota is scrambling to figure out how to regulate a potential new industry — one discovered by accident — that is both extremely valuable and in demand.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Arctic Cat to cease operations at Thief River Falls, St. Cloud plants

Arctic Cat to cease operations at Thief River Falls, St. Cloud plants

The iconic Minnesota maker of snowmobiles and other outdoor vehicles, says it will suspend manufacturing at its facilities in Thief River Falls and St. Cloud next year. A company spokesperson said the actions are difficult but necessary to reduce costs, due to challenging business conditions in the powersports industry.
by MPR News Staff

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Man accused in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces federal charge that’s eligible for death penalty

Man accused in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces federal charge that’s eligible for death penalty

The man arrested in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO is being held without bail after a New York federal court appearance on charges including a death-eligible murder count.
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How much snow has fallen in Minnesota?

How much snow has fallen in Minnesota?

A quick burst of snow has painted our brown landscape into a winter wonderland. The clipper system will keep moving southeast. After a brief lull in snowfall, wraparound snow showers may bring another 1 to 2 inches along with blowing winds.
by Mandy Thalhuber, Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Donald Trump said he wants to ban trans athletes from competing. The reality is more nuanced

Donald Trump said he wants to ban trans athletes from competing. The reality is more nuanced

President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to ‘ban’ transgender athletes struck a chord with voters. It’s uncertain, however, what exactly Trump will do once his second term begins in January. 
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Nonprofit solves decades-old mystery, IDs remains found in vacant St. Paul building

Nonprofit solves decades-old mystery, IDs remains found in vacant St. Paul building

The body was found frozen in February 1985 in the former headquarters of the Great Northern Railroad at Wall Street and Kellogg Boulevard. It’s now the Great Northern Lofts. The man, who was believed to have been homeless, died from exposure, possibly weeks or months before he was found.
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