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Home care workers reach tentative contract agreement with state

Home care workers reach tentative contract agreement with state

Minnesota home care workers have reached a tentative agreement for a new union contract with the state. It includes a commitment to build a retirement fund and explore health care options.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Special election: Polls are open in northeast Minneapolis

Special election: Polls are open in northeast Minneapolis

The state Senate is currently tied 33-33, and the winner of this  election will tip the majority control in the chamber. The DFL candidate running in this special election is Doron Clark and the Republican candidate is Abigail Wolters.

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New tools, old ways help Duluth violin builder create an ancient sound

New tools, old ways help Duluth violin builder create an ancient sound

From a modest workshop, Dan Larson turned his love of music, history and woodworking into a life building violins, lutes and and other stringed instruments. He’s known internationally for creating sounds that reach back to the 16th century.
by Dan Gunderson

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Red River Valley woman helps immigrants chase the American dream

Red River Valley woman helps immigrants chase the American dream

Fowzia Adde knows inspiration can come from the darkest times. Seven years spent in a refugee camp in Kenya as a teenager fuels her drive to help immigrants succeed in Fargo-Moorhead. 
by Dan Gunderson

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Guinness World Records certifies Eagan ice maze as world’s largest

Guinness World Records certifies Eagan ice maze as world’s largest

Eagan’s Minnesota Ice Festival is now home to the world’s largest ice maze, according to the Guinness World Records organization. The 18,000-square-foot ice maze was certified in its category during a wintery ceremony Friday at TCO Stadium.
by Regina Medina

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Investigation clears Duluth mayor’s campaign manager and partner

Investigation clears Duluth mayor’s campaign manager and partner

An external investigation commissioned by the city of Duluth has found Mayor Roger Reinert’s partner and campaign manager Amber Gurske did not act improperly through her communications with city staff early in his administration.
by Dan Kraker

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Lack of snow has some northern Minnesota businesses struggling

Lack of snow has some northern Minnesota businesses struggling

A second consecutive wimpy winter in northern Minnesota is hurting small businesses that rely on snow to drive winter tourism, especially those that cater to snowmobilers.
by Dan Kraker

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