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Minneapolis crash leaves 3 people dead, 4 seriously injured

Minneapolis crash leaves 3 people dead, 4 seriously injured

The crash happened just after 4 a.m. Minneapolis police said a semitrailer was exiting Interstate 35W and crossing Southeast Fourth Street when it was hit by a car.
by MPR News Staff

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New Richland flood damage assessment begins this week before seeking Trump administration aid

New Richland flood damage assessment begins this week before seeking Trump administration aid

As the small southern Minnesota town of New Richland continues to recover from severe flooding, teams of state and federal officials will start assessing the damage later this week by visiting every home in the area.
by Hannah Yang

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Trump announces $15 billion steel mill planned for Iowa, using ore from Minnesota mine

Trump announces $15 billion steel mill planned for Iowa, using ore from Minnesota mine

The new steel mill would use iron ore from Mesabi Metallics’ new mine on the Iron Range, which officially opened earlier this month. It’s the first new iron ore mine in the state in a half-century.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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One man dead, another injured in Sunday small plane crash in Buffalo, Minn.

One man dead, another injured in Sunday small plane crash in Buffalo, Minn.

Federal aviation officials said the single-engine aircraft went down shortly after takeoff. City police on Monday confirmed that one man aboard the plane died in the crash. Another was taken from the scene in critical condition.
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Pearson's Candy Company shuts down St. Paul factory for good

Pearson's Candy Company shuts down St. Paul factory for good

Pearson’s said high production costs and rising prices for chocolate and other ingredients made operating the 67-year-old factory unsustainable. About 80 employees are being laid off.
by Ahmed Hassan

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Twin Cities snowplow drivers get some early practice for winter roads

Twin Cities snowplow drivers get some early practice for winter roads

Training sessions hosted by city and county officials let drivers safely practice maneuvering the big plows around obstacles and avoiding mailboxes.
by Matt Mikus

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As Rochester builds Destination Medical Center, some businesses say they're falling off the map

As Rochester builds Destination Medical Center, some businesses say they're falling off the map

The construction of Rochester’s new rapid bus transit line is taking a toll on many businesses. Some have closed, and many of the remaining shops and restaurants say they are just barely hanging on.
by Molly Castle Work

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