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Seeking volunteer firefighters in small-town Minnesota

Seeking volunteer firefighters in small-town Minnesota

Pemberton needs more volunteer firefighters or risks having to shutter its fire department. It’s part of a nationwide pattern: While call volume for emergencies has increased, there’s been a big drop in the number of people trained and willing to respond to them.
by Hannah Yang

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Unpacking the Trump administration’s growing tensions with Cuba

The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba, cutting off vital oil supplies and straining its economy, while rolling blackouts leave millions of people without power. MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with foreign policy analyst Peter Kornbluh about the latest developments and what they mean for the future of U.S.-Cuba relations.
by Catharine Richert and Gabrielle Zuckerman

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Fargo police chief apologizes for mistakes in AI-aided arrest

Fargo police chief apologizes for mistakes in AI-aided arrest

Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolksi said photos from fake ID cards, not surveillance photos, were linked by AI to Tennessee woman Angela Lipps, who was held in custody for almost six months last year before charges against her were dropped.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Great Lakes shipping season starts up again in Duluth port

Great Lakes shipping season starts up again in Duluth port

The Soo Locks, which connect Lake Superior to the lower Great Lakes, open at 12:01 a.m. on March 25, signaling the start of another shipping season on the lakes.
by Dan Kraker

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