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Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest U.S. air disaster in almost a quarter century
A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said Thursday, as they scrutinized the actions of the military pilot in the country's deadliest aviation disaster in almost a quarter century.
Meta agrees to pay Trump $25 million to settle lawsuit over Facebook and Instagram suspensions
Meta agreed to pay President Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 federal lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations after his suspension from Facebook and Instagram in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack.
74-year-old ultra runner pulls out of Arrowhead 135, only six miles from finish
Michael Koppy, the 74-year-old from the Duluth area who was vying to become the oldest person to finish the Arrowhead Ultra 135 on foot, pulled out of the race Wednesday afternoon because of severe back pain, only about six miles from the finish.
Minnesota Orchestra reports $3.8 million operating loss in annual report
The Minnesota Orchestra reported a $3.8 million operating loss for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, despite a 22 percent increase in earned revenue. They cited the loss of federal PPP funding as a factor.
Minneapolis will consider settling another Chauvin excessive force lawsuit
The city of Minneapolis has apparently reached a settlement with a woman who claims then-police officer Derek Chauvin used excessive force against her in 2020. Months later, Chauvin murdered George Floyd by pinning him to the ground in a similar manner, according to a lawsuit.
 Minnesota reading, math scores stagnant five years after the pandemic 
New data from national fourth and eighth grade tests shows Minnesota students are outperforming their peers across the country in reading and math, but not making significant gains after the pandemic.