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Boil water advisory lifted near major water main break in north Minneapolis

Boil water advisory lifted near major water main break in north Minneapolis

Authorities on Tuesday morning issued a now-lifted boil water advisory for homes and businesses near the site of a major water main break in north Minneapolis. City officials said it may be days before crews can complete repairs to the main that dates back to the 1800s.
by Tim Nelson

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Report: Minnesota health care workers leaving at 'crisis rates'

Report: Minnesota health care workers leaving at 'crisis rates'

A new study finds Minnesota’s low wage direct care workers are leaving the profession due to shortages, low pay and physical risks. In 2019 and 2021 nearly half of direct care workers transitioned to another career. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Duluth looks to 'tiny homes' to help ease housing crunch

Duluth looks to 'tiny homes' to help ease housing crunch

In a bid to help create more housing of all types and sizes, Duluth has changed its rules to encourage the construction of very compact houses, often called “tiny homes.” Many think other cities should follow suit.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota budget surplus tops $17 billion

Minnesota budget surplus tops $17 billion

Minnesota’s budget surplus has grown to $17.6 billion, setting the table for the governor and lawmakers to use for the 2023 legislative session. The state, though, still faces economic headwinds from beyond its borders.
by Dana Ferguson

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Family of man shot and killed by St. Paul police call for transparency in BCA investigation

Family of man shot and killed by St. Paul police call for transparency in BCA investigation

St. Paul police fatally shot a man Monday evening in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood. People gathered at a vigil Tuesday evening calling for accountability from the St. Paul Police Department.
by Nina Moini and Tim Nelson

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Minnesota sues to stop 'Death by Gummy Bears' THC edibles

Minnesota sues to stop 'Death by Gummy Bears' THC edibles

The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy alleges that Northland Vapor and Wonky Confections in northwestern Minnesota are selling edibles with THC amounts far higher than the state allows.
by Tom Scheck

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Who can follow Betty Whiteout? MnDOT wants your snowplow name ideas

Who can follow Betty Whiteout? MnDOT wants your snowplow name ideas

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is once again taking nominations for snowplow names — searching for new monikers to join last winter’s tribute to TV star Betty White.
by Tim Nelson

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Post-election hand counts find no issues with Minn. ballot-counting machines

Post-election hand counts find no issues with Minn. ballot-counting machines

County election officials say they think the audit should show the accuracy of the vote-tabulating machines, but they doubt it will satisfy critics who want to return to hand-counting all ballots.
by Kirsti Marohn

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