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November 30, 2023 1:20 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Likely northern lights and festive weekend ahead

Kick off December with plenty of cheery happenings this — mostly sunny, mid-30s — weekend.

by Amy Felegy

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November 30, 2023 10:59 AM

Nashwauk is considering losing ambulance services

During a medical emergency, you can count on an ambulance to likely be at your home within 10 minutes. Sometimes those minutes matter. But a city in the Iron Range is at risk of losing that critical service.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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November 30, 2023 9:56 AM

One dead in house explosion, fire in South St. Paul

Fire crews who responded to reports of an explosion found the home fully engulfed, with flames rising above the surrounding trees.

by Peter Cox

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November 30, 2023 6:15 AM

North Dakota State extends new scholarship amid worries about Minnesota tuition program

North Dakota State University has extended its Tuition Award Program scholarship to a second year. The university announced the new scholarship earlier this month. It came about due to Minnesota’s North Star Promise tuition program.

by The Associated Press

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November 30, 2023 4:00 AM

Minneapolis City Council members offer dozens of changes to $1.8 billion budget

Many of the council members’ proposed amendments to the $1.8 billion budget face opposition from Mayor Jacob Frey and members of his administration.

by Jon Collins

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November 30, 2023 4:00 AM

Designer’s state seal entry could be last hope for loon-loving Minnesotans

Graphic designer Ross Bruggink spoke about his submissions for a new Minnesota state flag and seal, the latter of which includes a loon-forward entry universally praised by a state selection panel.

by Dana Ferguson

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November 29, 2023 6:51 PM

UMD mourns unexpected death of student athlete

Reed Ryan, 22, was a senior linebacker. He died on Tuesday, according to the university.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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November 29, 2023 4:32 PM

Man charged in fatal stabbing at Edina bus stop

A Minneapolis man has been charged with murder in a fatal stabbing at a bus stop in Edina on Nov. 22, in what the victim’s family called a “random act of violence.”

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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November 29, 2023 2:15 PM

Native American Heritage Month is ending. Here's how our Native News team celebrated

Native American Heritage Month is observed in Minnesota to recognize the land it is on, the many contributions by Native people, and the relationship between tribes and the state. MPR’s Native News team celebrated the month by spending time in community, while sharing events with the public through social media channels.

by Leah Lemm