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'The fight isn't over': Protesters try to stop Roof Depot demolition
After a day-long occupation, activists say they will keep fighting the impending demolition of the Roof Depot. The Minneapolis city officials say the demolition will take place as scheduled and will be done safely.
More than 11,000 expected for the Birkie; country's largest cross-country ski race
Despite a major winter snowstorm, more than 11,000 skiers — and 30,000 spectators — are expected in northwestern Wisconsin beginning Thursday for the American Birkebeiner, the country’s largest cross-country ski race.
Proyecto de ley para que los inmigrantes obtengan licencias de conducir en camino al escritorio del gobernador
El Senado de Minnesota aprobó un proyecto de ley que permite que las personas en el país sin autorización obtengan licencias de conducir. El gobernador Tim Walz dijo que lo convertirá en ley.
Harding High stabbing renews debate over cops in St. Paul schools
The killing of 15-year-old Devin Scott on Feb. 10 — allegedly by a 16-year-old fellow Harding High student — renewed the debate in St. Paul over school resource officers, also called SROs. 
Cancellations, closings mount as storm's second punch muscles into Minnesota
MnDOT says I-90 and all state highways from Worthington west to the South Dakota border and south to the Iowa border are closed. Hundreds of Twin Cities airport flights have been canceled. Here’s the latest on travel conditions, school and business closings and forecasts.
Student athletes battle an unexpected opponent — a storm — to make it to state
Having faced tough opponents all season, many Minnesota High School athletes are now facing one they didn't expect: a historic winter storm. Some of the competitors in the state tournament for girls’ gymnastics and hockey hit the road early to make sure they got to St. Paul in time.
Judge restricts trapping to protect Minnesota's threatened lynx
A federal judge has ordered Minnesota wildlife managers to restrict traps that can inadvertently harm the threatened Canada lynx. The ruling ends a 15-year dispute over wildlife trapping in northeastern Minnesota.
Environmental justice activists continue fight against Roof Depot demolition
Activists in south Minneapolis have set up tents to occupy the site of a planned expansion of a city public works facility. They're concerned demolition of the Roof Depot building on the 8.5-acre former superfund site will lead to more pollution in the neighborhood. 
Sports betting bill at Minnesota Legislature would put tribes in charge
A bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota introduced Tuesday by DFL lawmakers would allow betting at tribal casinos and on mobile devices, but not at horse tracks and sports stadiums.