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NTSB: Pilot radioed 'abort' shortly before plane crashed near Crystal Airport, killing 2
Federal investigators report that a pilot radioed “abort, abort” and started turning shortly after takeoff from Crystal Airport last month before the plane crashed, killing North Dakota lawmaker Liz Conmy and her partner.
Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom
A system used by thousands of schools and universities — including the University of Minnesota — went offline Thursday during a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals and underscoring education’s dependence on technology.
City officials say Owatonna needs new police, fire stations. Distrustful residents are pushing back
City officials in Owatonna say their police and fire stations are out of date and in disrepair. But their $65 million proposal to build new ones is getting pushback from residents who want a say in the process.
Mayor Frey's vetoes of eviction notice extension, drug paraphernalia ordinances will stand
Frey was able to successfully block proposals that sought to extend the eviction notice period and to decriminalize drug paraphernalia. However, the council voted again to block the mayor’s reappointment of Todd Barnette as Community Safety Commissioner.
Minneapolis passes assault-weapon ban — but state law will block it
The ban would only go into effect if the Minnesota Legislature repeals a law preventing cities from regulating guns. A bill to do so was introduced at the Capitol this year but is not moving forward.
State fires director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office
The director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office has been terminated less than a year after being appointed to the position.