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Memorial for Burnsville officers, paramedic hits a nerve with first responders community

Memorial for Burnsville officers, paramedic hits a nerve with first responders community

Family members of first responders tearfully watched Wednesday’s memorial to Burnsville police officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth. Many thought about their own loved ones and reflected on the dread they feel every day.
by Matt Sepic, Sarah Thamer, Nicole Ki and Jon Collins

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Today in Fargo-Moorhead: We made it to the other side of that blizzard

Wednesday afternoon’s high is 15 degrees. It should be sunny through Friday with highs near 50. We could see more snow this weekend.

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Kenai, one of Minnesota Zoo's brown bears, dies at age 17

Kenai, one of Minnesota Zoo's brown bears, dies at age 17

Minnesota Zoo officials announced Tuesday that Kenai the brown bear has died at age 17. He was the largest of the zoo’s trio of brown bears, which also includes Haines and Sadie.
by MPR News Staff

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‘Answered their final call’: Mourners honor fallen Burnsville first responders

‘Answered their final call’: Mourners honor fallen Burnsville first responders

Friends, family, community leaders and a legion of law enforcement on Wednesday honored fallen officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth in a service filled with tears, humor, heartfelt stories and a solemn final ceremony reserved for those who pin on a badge of public service.
by Sarah Thamer, Jon Collins and Nicole Ki

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Minnesota weather whiplash: From record highs Monday to snow and school closures Tuesday

Minnesota weather whiplash: From record highs Monday to snow and school closures Tuesday

After record high temperatures across much of the region on Monday, a winter storm was pummeling parts of northern Minnesota with heavy snow on Tuesday. Some schools and universities canceled classes.
by Andrew Krueger

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