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February 25, 2022 4:00 AM

The 'Winter Grab' delves into Lake Superior's seasonal secrets

Scientists have a pretty good understanding of what goes on in the Great Lakes during the summer. But they don't know nearly as much about Lake Superior and the other lakes during winter. And that’s where what they called the “Winter Grab" comes in.

by Dan Kraker

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February 24, 2022 5:45 AM

George Floyd killing: Federal jury finds 3 ex-cops guilty on all counts

Philonese Floyd, George’s brother, called it a good day but still a sad one. “This is just accountability,” he said of the convictions. “It can never be justice because I can never get George back.”

by Jon Collins and Nina Moini

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February 24, 2022 4:00 AM

Next generation video games, diverse characters score big with Minnesota gamers

MPR News asked Minnesotans who enjoy video games and are part of the game development industry how they feel about the representation in the latest games and titles available. Here’s what they had to say.

by Hannah Yang

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February 23, 2022 8:16 AM

Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers could strike starting March 8

Unions representing teachers and school staff in Minneapolis and St. Paul filed paperwork with the state Wednesday triggering a 10-day countdown for potential strikes involving more than 8,000 educators and 62,000 public school students in the two school districts.

by Tim Nelson

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February 22, 2022 1:31 PM

Famed ski coach Erich Sailer is still out on the slopes at age 96

Erich Sailer has coached at Buck Hill since 1969, and he's coached 14 elite skiers who have made it to the Olympics.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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February 22, 2022 12:45 PM

Second winter storm brings widespread snow and wind Tuesday

We are in the thick of the heaviest snow in the Twin Cities midday Tuesday. We’ve seen anywhere from 1 to 4 inches so far with another 2 to 3 on the way before snow slowly tapers Tuesday afternoon. Strong northwest winds are causing blowing and drifting of snow.

by Sven Sundgaard

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February 18, 2022 10:27 AM

Photos: The return of the 'Cherry'

After leaving the state for three months for renovation, the most iconic fruit in Minneapolis returns home.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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February 18, 2022 8:30 AM

Kimberly Potter sentenced to 2 years

The former Brooklyn Center police officer was found guilty of manslaughter for killing Daunte Wright. Kimberly Potter will be sentenced on Feb. 18.

by MPR News Staff

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February 18, 2022 4:00 AM

Daunte Wright killing: Ex-cop Potter sentenced to 2 years

“This is a cop who made a tragic mistake,” Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu said Friday as she sentenced Kimberly Potter. Wright’s father said Potter got a “slap on the wrist, and we still wait around every night crying, waiting for our son to come home.”

by Nina Moini