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Snow totals surpass 20 inches on parts of Minnesota's North Shore
Snow continued to pile up along Minnesota’s North Shore on Wednesday, as totals from this week’s prolonged early season winter storm surpassed 20 inches in some locations.
Next St. Paul police chief wants to reduce gun violence, focus on evolution
Commander Axel Henry is a 24-year veteran of the department and is set to be confirmed Wednesday. He says police reform isn’t a bad thing, and he is looking forward to evolve the department and curb gun violence.
Fairview, Sanford health care systems plan to merge
The regional care giants say they are in discussions now and intend to combine next year. Public criticism in Minnesota scuttled a similar proposal in 2013.
DNR: Suspected CWD case found in wild deer in Bemidji area for first time
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Monday it's identified a suspected case of chronic wasting disease in a white-tailed deer near Bemidji. Officials say it's the first time a wild deer in that area is suspected of having the disease.
Photos: Twin Cities sees first sticky snowfall
The first snowfall stuck to Twin Cities streets Monday calling for the annual round up of car crashes, bus delays, sidewalk slips and photos.