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January 26, 2023 9:10 AM

Red Wing woman pleads guilty in death of newborn baby found along Mississippi River

A 50-year-old Red Wing woman pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of second-degree murder in the death of a baby found on a Mississippi River beach nearly 20 years ago.

by Tim Nelson

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January 25, 2023 4:14 PM

5 Minnesota chefs make the cut as 2023 James Beard Award semifinalists

Four chefs are in the running for best in the Midwest, including Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen in Minneapolis. Twin Cities chef Shawn McKenzie of Café Cerés received the state’s only national nod.

by Max Sparber

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January 25, 2023 2:24 PM

More than Walz checks: A deeper dive into the governor’s budget

There’s lots in the new budget Gov. Tim Walz put forward for Minnesota, including funding for post-COVID care and spurring teacher recruitment. Not all of it will attract the same level of attention.

by Brian Bakst

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January 25, 2023 12:09 PM

Faculty of a campus 'in crisis' vote for Hamline's president to resign

It’s a non-binding vote, but it could have a lasting impact.

by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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January 25, 2023 11:12 AM

With roads clogged by snow, Minneapolis to begin one-sided street parking rules

Starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, parking will not be allowed on the even side of streets that are non-snow emergency routes. The rules are set to remain in place until April 1.

by Jon Collins

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January 25, 2023 9:04 AM

Faculty calls for Hamline president to resign over religious art controversy

Faculty members criticized the way Fayneese Miller responded to a Muslim student's complaint over the showing of an image of the Prophet Muhammad in an art history class last fall.

by Nina Moini

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January 25, 2023 6:03 AM

Officer wounded by gunfire while trying to make arrest in White Bear Lake

Authorities in White Bear Lake say a police officer was shot and wounded while trying to make an arrest on Tuesday night.

by Tim Nelson

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January 25, 2023 6:00 AM

Warroad High hockey phenom shreds record, sets sights on NHL

Jayson Shaugabay recently became the all-time points leader for Warroad High School boys hockey, breaking the record of T.J. Oshie, now a National Hockey League star. As he charts his own path to the pros, Shaugabay’s still learning to feel comfortable in the spotlight.

by Dan Gunderson