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Minneapolis overrides mayor's veto of cease-fire resolution

Minneapolis overrides mayor's veto of cease-fire resolution

The symbolic resolution calls for an immediate and permanent cease-fire; humanitarian aid; an end to U.S. military funding to Israel; and the release of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas and the release of Palestinians held in Israeli military prisons.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Showers to snow Thursday

So it really is February! Expect a rainy afternoon before a winter weather advisory and snow.

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Canterbury Park CEO talks horse racing as sports betting legalization goes before legislature

Canterbury Park CEO talks horse racing as sports betting legalization goes before legislature

Legalizing sports betting is again going before Minnesota lawmakers during the 2024 legislative session. Canterbury Park CEO Randy Sampson joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to talk about the future of gambling on horse races.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minneapolis Animal Care and Control gets boost from city funds for staff, space

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control gets boost from city funds for staff, space

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control got a funding boost this year that will help to expand the shelter's hours and hire more staff. The city-run shelter and animal control unit is getting more than $600,000 from the city — more than half of which is for hiring animal care technicians and staff.
by Peter Cox

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State officials say North Shore lodge that burned had 3 unresolved inspection violations

State officials say North Shore lodge that burned had 3 unresolved inspection violations

State officials said Wednesday that a historic North Shore lodge destroyed in a fire the previous day had three unresolved violations from a recent fire code inspection, but it wasn’t clear if those violations played a role in the blaze.
by The Associated Press, MPR News Staff and Peter Cox

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Falcon Heights, St. Anthony Village city officials reconsider policing partnership

Falcon Heights, St. Anthony Village city officials reconsider policing partnership

The Falcon Heights City Council is meeting with the St. Anthony Village City Council Thursday evening to explore whether to resume the cities’ policing relationship seven years after it was terminated following Philando Castile’s killing by a St. Anthony police officer. 
by Jon Collins

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