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Suni Lee suspends training amid health concerns; still eying Paris Olympics

Suni Lee suspends training amid health concerns; still eying Paris Olympics

The St. Paul native and 2020 women’s all-around gymnastics champion said Monday she’s dealing with a health issue related to her kidneys but said she was committed to pursuing a spot in next year’s Olympic games.
by MPR News Staff

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Fairview, Sanford push health systems merger plan back to at least August

Fairview, Sanford push health systems merger plan back to at least August

The two health systems proposing to combine say they will take even more time to finish the deal. Attorney General Keith Ellison says he’s been told that “Fairview leadership has decided to postpone its plans to merge with Sanford.”
by Michelle Wiley

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Trains running again on western Minnesota rail line, derailment investigation continues

Trains running again on western Minnesota rail line, derailment investigation continues

Trains are running again through Raymond, Minn., after a derailment caused an evacuation of the community last week. The National Transportation Safety Board still has a crew on the scene as it investigates the cause of the derailment.
by Dan Gunderson

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U president Gabel leaving for University of Pittsburgh

U president Gabel leaving for University of Pittsburgh

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel said Monday she is leaving to become chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh. She faced criticism late last year for joining the board of a financial services firm while continuing to run the U.
by Matt Sepic

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Minn. postal workers rally for better wages, more staffing

Minn. postal workers rally for better wages, more staffing

The National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service are currently in contract negotiations, and the union members hoped that Sunday’s rally would raise support for their demands.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Cleanup continues around Minnesota after snowstorm

Cleanup continues around Minnesota after snowstorm

Cleanup continues throughout Minnesota on Sunday after an April Fools’ Day snowstorm damaged trees, caused power outages, and made travel difficult across the region.
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Minnesota DNR says EagleCam will return after nest falls from tree

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Sunday morning that the famous Eaglecam nest fell from its perch at around 7:54 a.m. The chick in the nest did not survive.
by Matt Mikus

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Roshak, Ashland women beat Minnesota Duluth, win D-II title

Roshak, Ashland women beat Minnesota Duluth, win D-II title

Ashland took a 40-22 lead into the intermission and the Bulldogs trailed by double figures until the closing minutes. Brooke Olson hit a 3-pointer that trimmed their deficit to 68-61 with 1:35 remaining but Minnesota Duluth got no closer
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6 things to know about heat pumps, a climate solution in a box

6 things to know about heat pumps, a climate solution in a box

Sales of super-efficient electric heat pumps are rising in the U.S. But what are heat pumps? And why do some call them a key climate solution?
by Julia Simon

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Blizzard knocks out power to tens of thousands across Minnesota

Blizzard knocks out power to tens of thousands across Minnesota

An April Fools’ Day blizzard knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses across central and southern Minnesota early Saturday, and made for treacherous travel conditions across the region.
by Andrew Krueger

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