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April 2, 2023 4:43 PM

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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April 2, 2023 2:45 PM

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.

by MPR News Staff

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April 2, 2023 10:12 AM

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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April 1, 2023 5:59 PM

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

by The Associated Press

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April 1, 2023 8:55 AM

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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April 1, 2023 5:40 AM

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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March 31, 2023 4:23 PM

Students, alumni celebrate UMD Women's Hoops title game appearance

Students and alumni are traveling to Dallas this weekend for the University of Minnesota Duluth women's basketball team’s first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division II National championship.

by Dan Kraker

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March 31, 2023 4:10 PM

Jury finds ex-GOP operative Lazzaro guilty in federal sex trafficking case

The one-time Minnesota Republican political operative and top donor faced federal charges of giving five girls, who were 15 and 16, cash and gifts in exchange for sex. Following the verdict the prosecutor described him as “Minnesota’s Jeffrey Epstein.”

by Matt Sepic