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March 28, 2024 2:32 PM

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Facebook Marketplace exchange-turned-robbery in Moorhead

Snow is likely Friday with more wintry weather possible on Sunday and Monday. Highs will hover near 40, give or take a few degrees.

by Amy Felegy

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March 28, 2024 6:00 AM

Holiday break: In parts of Minnesota, familiar gas station name is going away

An iconic Minnesota brand is vanishing from parts of the state, nearly seven years after it was acquired by another company. Holiday gas stations and convenience stores are being converted to the Circle K brand.

by Andrew Krueger

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March 28, 2024 5:35 AM

Minneapolis plans community safety center, police precinct under same roof

The city of Minneapolis is moving forward with plans for two new community safety centers along the Lake Street corridor. One is expected to house the new 3rd Precinct police station and would also include social service agencies.

by Matt Sepic

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March 27, 2024 5:00 PM

Minneapolis police and community resources under one roof? Community members blast plans for new 3rd Precinct

Several community members say plans to house the police’s new Third Precinct offices with community services will alienate people who don’t trust law enforcement.

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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.

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Minnesota News

Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Facebook Marketplace exchange-turned-robbery in Moorhead

Holiday break: In parts of Minnesota, familiar gas station name is going away

Minneapolis plans community safety center, police precinct under same roof

Minneapolis police and community resources under one roof? Community members blast plans for new 3rd Precinct

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

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