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St. Francis school board gets pushback on controversial book buying plan

St. Francis school board gets pushback on controversial book buying plan

Board members in the district north of the Twin Cities are under pressure to rethink their plan to use a conservative website to help choose books to buy for school libraries. Their superintendent warns it would violate state law. The school board chair says the ACLU may intervene.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Rival Vikings, Packers fans to meet in tug-of-war contest on Stillwater Lift Bridge

Rival Vikings, Packers fans to meet in tug-of-war contest on Stillwater Lift Bridge

Dubbed the “Border Battle,” the event will start at 9 a.m., about six hours before the two NFL teams face off at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The location will be literally on the border: the Stillwater Lift Bridge, which spans the St. Croix River between Minnesota and Wisconsin.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Driver faces charges after crash involving school bus near Hibbing

Driver faces charges after crash involving school bus near Hibbing

According to the criminal complaint, Svea Snickers’ vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with the bus. The complaint alleges Snickers had been using Snapchat on her phone shortly before the crash.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Minnesota Timberwolves

Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Minnesota Timberwolves

Houston heads into a matchup against Minnesota after winning three consecutive home games. Friday’s meeting is the first of the season between the two teams. Houston is 13-7 against the Western Conference, and Minnesota is 12-9 against conference opponents.
by The Associated Press

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