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March 27, 2024 3:44 PM

Rosemount recycler breaks ground on $71 million expansion

Gov. Tim Walz was in Rosemount celebrating a $71 million plant expansion to boost aluminum recycling.

by Mark Zdechlik

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March 27, 2024 4:00 AM

Minneapolis at forefront of alternatives to policing, mental health crisis response

Since 2021, the city of Minneapolis has expanded its Behavioral Crisis Response unit to include dozens of staff working 24/7.

by Jon Collins

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March 26, 2024 8:50 PM

Snow day, Part 3: School cancellations, delays across Minnesota for Wednesday

Icy roads left in the wake of this week’s winter storm are prompting some school districts across Minnesota to cancel classes, move to online learning or start classes two hours late on Wednesday.

by MPR News Staff

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March 26, 2024 5:10 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Hazardous road conditions, Dilworth police chief offer and Detroit Lakes beer

We’ll take a breather from the snow — until likely flakes on Friday. The current snow is making for hazardous travel conditions, especially in the southern Red River Valley.

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March 26, 2024 4:11 PM

I-35W survivor recalls tragedy in wake of Baltimore bridge collapse

Lindsay Walz survived the fall into the Mississippi River nearly 17 years ago. One of the hardest parts for Walz is living with survivor’s guilt and the lasting trauma.

by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Amy Felegy

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March 26, 2024 11:41 AM

For Minnesotans, Baltimore bridge collapse brings back memories of I-35W disaster

For some Minnesotans, Tuesday’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore brought back memories of the tragic, deadly collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis back in 2007.

by MPR News Staff

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March 26, 2024 10:22 AM

Plan for St. Cloud homeless shelter moves ahead despite business opposition

Avivo, a nonprofit that operates a shelter with small, indoor units in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood, wants to build a similar facility in St. Cloud to house 56 people.

by Kirsti Marohn

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March 26, 2024 9:45 AM

How much snow did we get in this storm? Reports from across Minnesota

A multi-day winter storm continued to drop heavy snow on parts of Minnesota on Tuesday. Here are snowfall totals from around Minnesota and neighboring states, as reported to the National Weather Service.

by MPR News Staff

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March 26, 2024 5:10 AM

Snow day, Part 2: School and college cancellations, delays across Minnesota for Tuesday

As a winter storm continues to affect the region, dozens of school districts and colleges across Minnesota and in neighboring states have canceled classes, moved to online learning or opted to start classes two hours late for a second day on Tuesday.

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March 26, 2024 4:00 AM

Tuesday storm updates: Another day of challenging travel across Minnesota

Rain changed over to snow during the Tuesday morning commute in the Twin Cities, leaving a slippery coating on freeways and sidewalks — and leading to a steady stream of crashes and spinouts.

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Minnesota News

Rosemount recycler breaks ground on $71 million expansion

Minneapolis at forefront of alternatives to policing, mental health crisis response

Snow day, Part 3: School cancellations, delays across Minnesota for Wednesday

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Hazardous road conditions, Dilworth police chief offer and Detroit Lakes beer

I-35W survivor recalls tragedy in wake of Baltimore bridge collapse

For Minnesotans, Baltimore bridge collapse brings back memories of I-35W disaster

Plan for St. Cloud homeless shelter moves ahead despite business opposition

How much snow did we get in this storm? Reports from across Minnesota

Snow day, Part 2: School and college cancellations, delays across Minnesota for Tuesday

Tuesday storm updates: Another day of challenging travel across Minnesota

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