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U.S. Olympic sailor from Minnesota qualifies for Paris 2024

U.S. Olympic sailor from Minnesota qualifies for Paris 2024

Olympic sailor Lara Dallman-Weiss qualified after winning the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in January with her teammate Stuart McNay. It will be her second time competing for Team USA.
by Matt Mikus

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Temporary memorial for fallen first responders in Burnsville to be taken down

Temporary memorial for fallen first responders in Burnsville to be taken down

The temporary memorial for the three first responders shot and killed in Burnsville last month will be taken down starting Sunday. The city is asking people to pay their respects at City Hall by Saturday.
by Cari Spencer

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The Minnesota High School Boys State Hockey Tournament starts Wednesday

The Minnesota High School Boys State Hockey Tournament starts Wednesday

The four-day tournament brings teams and fans from all corners of the state, and has gained a national following over the years, with top plays from the tournament often appearing on ESPN and, of course, an amazing display of hockey hair.
by Peter Cox

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Strike avoided as St. Paul teachers, district reach contract deal

Strike avoided as St. Paul teachers, district reach contract deal

Leaders of St. Paul’s teachers union said Tuesday afternoon they’ve reached a tentative agreement with the school district on contracts as a March 11 strike date neared. District officials said the deal means there will not be a strike and school will remain in session. 
by Elizabeth Shockman and Peter Cox

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Minnesota’s moose count holds steady, but they’re not out of the woods

Minnesota’s moose count holds steady, but they’re not out of the woods

The latest survey from the Minnesota DNR shows the state’s moose population has stabilized over the past decade but is still at risk because of factors including climate change, predators and parasites.
by Dan Kraker

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Cloquet police: Meth found in blood of motel shooting suspect

Cloquet police: Meth found in blood of motel shooting suspect

Authorities say the suspect in January’s fatal shooting at a motel in Cloquet had methamphetamine in his system, and did not have any apparent prior connection to the two victims.
by MPR News Staff

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Thousands of Twin Cities janitors begin three-day strike

Thousands of Twin Cities janitors begin three-day strike

About 4,000 commercial janitors from around the Twin Cities started a three-day strike on Monday — with additional walkouts by other unions planned, or possible, over the next week.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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St. Paul teachers, schools end negotiations for weekend but will pick up on Monday

St. Paul teachers, schools end negotiations for weekend but will pick up on Monday

After nearly 40 hours of mediation talks this weekend, the St. Paul Public Schools and the union representing teachers failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. The two sides plan to meet again Monday.
by MPR News Staff

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