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Pet treat company eyeing former Del Monte plant in southern Minn.
Almost a year after California-based Del Monte Foods announced the closing of its canning plant in Sleepy Eye, Minn., a pet treat manufacturer is in talks to take over the facility.
Dec. 9 update on COVID-19 in MN: 82 more deaths; cases, hospitalizations ebb
The newest death toll extends an already difficult December, although other pandemic measures improved. Still, Minnesota may soon hit 400,000 cases after passing 300,000 cases less than two weeks ago, the state’s health commissioner says.
National panel recommends Burrell's immediate release
A national panel of legal experts recommended the immediate release of a Black man sentenced to life in prison as a teenager nearly two decades ago.  
Dec. 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: 22 more deaths; 3K new cases
The newest numbers are part of a crucial week of COVID-19 news and decision-making. Gov. Tim Walz and a bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday rallied around a plan for vaccinations expected to start before Christmas.
Mpls. council pushes forward with police budget cuts; Frey considers veto
The cuts are part of a proposal introduced late last month by members of the council, which takes $7.7 million from the Police Department’s budget to fund other public safety programs and initiatives.
Comedian puts people skills to work at George Floyd's Square
For six months, residents — many out of work because of the pandemic — have put their skills to use maintaining an autonomous zone at the Minneapolis intersection where police killed George Floyd. They include a comedian, whose profession prepared them for much more than cracking jokes.
A small plane crashed Sunday morning after taking off from a southern Minnesota airport, killing the pilot.
Minnesota ice fishing contests adapt amid pandemic
Because of restrictions on large social gatherings aimed at preventing the coronavirus’ spread, organizers of many ice fishing events are considering whether to cancel their contests — or even make them virtual events.