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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

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Apple devices trigger false calls for winter rescues in Minnesota

Apple devices trigger false calls for winter rescues in Minnesota

Some law enforcement agencies around the state are reporting a small spike in unintended 911 calls from snowmobilers and skiers, part of a nationwide rise in accidental emergency calls from the built-in SOS functions on Apple and Android mobile devices.
by Dan Kraker

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Cousins dominates first half as Vikings beat Bears 29-13

Cousins dominates first half as Vikings beat Bears 29-13

Kirk Cousins threw for 225 yards and a touchdown in the first half and watched the rest of the way as the NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings tuned up for the playoffs by beating the Chicago Bears 29-13.
by The Associated Press

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‘Pelican Pete’ takes a trip to make way for dam removal

‘Pelican Pete’ takes a trip to make way for dam removal

The iconic concrete and steel statue has stood guard in Pelican Rapids since 1957. It was moved to a temporary perch while the aging dam is replaced with rock rapids, which will allow the Pelican River to flow more naturally.
by Kirsti Marohn

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VA says it's back on track to end veteran homelessness

VA says it's back on track to end veteran homelessness

An 11 percent drop in veteran homelessness since 2020 is the biggest reduction in five years. The Biden Administration says it's aiming to reduce all homelessness 25 percent by 2025.
by Quil Lawrence

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How much snow did we get? Reports from around Minnesota are in

How much snow did we get? Reports from around Minnesota are in

We’ve got a roundup of snow totals reported by the National Weather Service, based on reports submitted by snow spotters across Minnesota and neighboring states, as of 10 a.m. Thursday.
by Matt Mikus

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Snow, travel troubles linger into third day across much of Minnesota

Snow, travel troubles linger into third day across much of Minnesota

The seemingly never-ending storm meant a third day of shoveling, travel headaches and school disruptions — and a third day of building up the snowpack for skiing, snowmobiling, sledding and other winter activities.
by Andrew Krueger

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