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January 4, 2023 5:53 PM

'I bring a holistic view': Q&A with Dawanna Witt, new Hennepin County sheriff

The first woman and the first Black person to lead the department, Witt’s new role follows a period of deep scrutiny of law enforcement and a year of high crime. What comes next? All Things Considered sat down for a Q&A.

by Emily Bright, Megan Burks and Amy Felegy

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January 4, 2023 4:48 PM

'Happy to be home': Twin Cities residents confront heavy snow, slick streets

The Twin Cities and area communities declare snow emergencies as plows begin to clear streets so emergency vehicles, delivery and commuting vehicles can move around. A second day of the winter storm is dumping more than foot in some places in the metro.

by Matt Sepic

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January 4, 2023 5:00 AM

Snow — and travel headaches — keep piling up across much of Minnesota

Steady light snow continued falling across much of Minnesota on Wednesday, the second part of a multi-day winter storm causing treacherous road conditions across the region — if drivers were even able to dig out their vehicles and reach a cleared road.

by Andrew Krueger

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January 4, 2023 4:00 AM

Red Lake considers a future without blood quantum

A new study finds Red Lake’s population will plunge in coming years under the current rules which are governed by blood quantum. However, changing the rules might also bring about a population explosion.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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January 4, 2023 4:00 AM

Company’s bankruptcy leaves Minn. counties searching for jail medical care

Counties that contracted with MEnD Correctional Care have just three months — or less — to find a new health care provider for their incarcerated population.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 3, 2023 9:06 PM

Delta jet goes partially off taxiway after landing

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport officials said crews were helping get passengers off the plane after the front of the jet went off the taxiway.

by MPR News Staff

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January 3, 2023 2:59 PM

New Hennepin County sheriff, attorney sworn in

Dawanna Witt will lead the county’s top law enforcement agency and Mary Moriarty has already begun her term as the county’s chief prosecutor

by Jon Collins

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January 3, 2023 6:05 AM

No-travel advisories issued as another winter storm sweeps across Minnesota

Authorities issued a no-travel advisory for parts of southwest Minnesota on Tuesday, as a winter storm continued to bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the region. The National Weather Service reported thundersnow and thundersleet at Albert Lea and Waseca.

by Andrew Krueger and Hannah Yang