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Uber, Lyft in Minneapolis: City Council proposes extension to rideshare ordinance implementation

Uber, Lyft in Minneapolis: City Council proposes extension to rideshare ordinance implementation

Some Minneapolis City Council members are proposing an extension on the city’s controversial rideshare ordinance in an effort to better prepare for changes to the industry.
by Jon Collins, Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Anna Haecherl

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Tribal council and Becker County discuss, disagree over White Earth Forest future

Tribal council and Becker County discuss, disagree over White Earth Forest future

Members of the White Earth Nation Tribal Council shared their vision for the return of the White Earth Forest with the Becker County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. The Commissioners then shared their own different view. However both sides say they are willing to keep the dialog going.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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‘The Tessa effect’: How NCAA champ Tessa Johnson is inspiring girls in her hometown

‘The Tessa effect’: How NCAA champ Tessa Johnson is inspiring girls in her hometown

Minnesotan Tessa Johnson helped bring the South Carolina Gamecocks the NCAA women’s championship Sunday. But just last year, the college freshman helped bring the St. Michael-Albertville high school girls basketball team a state championship. Her community is overjoyed.
by Cari Spencer

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Today in Fargo-Moorhead: 70s later in the week, community bike ride

Tuesday afternoon is looking mostly sunny and in the low 60s. Rain is possible Wednesday into Thursday before a sunny and warmer weekend.

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Study finds Minnesota state bee in tough shape

Study finds Minnesota state bee in tough shape

The first DNA analysis of the rusty patched bumble bee reinforces the precarious state of the endangered species. The data will help bee conservationists determine the best options for protecting and rebuilding the population.
by Dan Gunderson

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Frey again pushes Minneapolis City Council to reconsider Uber/Lyft ordinance

Frey again pushes Minneapolis City Council to reconsider Uber/Lyft ordinance

Advocates for disabled people as well as downtown business backers joined Mayor Jacob Frey Monday to urge council members to “step back from the cliff.” They say if Uber and Lyft follow through on their promises to leave the city May. 1 people who rely on their services will be negatively impacted.
by Jon Collins

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