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Minnesota DFL, GOP scale back political activity amid coronavirus concern

Minnesota DFL, GOP scale back political activity amid coronavirus concern

State DFLers and Republicans are postponing endorsing conventions, effectively suspending decisions in key political contests for a month or more. The DFL is also cutting back on in-person contact with voters.
by Brian Bakst

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Contract talks resume for striking St. Paul teachers

Contract talks resume for striking St. Paul teachers

The St. Paul school district and its teachers union have resumed contract talks while striking educators continue to walk picket lines and classes are canceled for a third straight day.
by The Associated Press

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20 mph? Slow ride, take it easy on city streets, Mpls. and St. Paul say

20 mph? Slow ride, take it easy on city streets, Mpls. and St. Paul say

Public works crews in Minneapolis and St. Paul began changing speed limit signs from 30 mph to 20 mph on some residential streets and 30 to 25 mph along more heavily traveled streets — a victory for backers of the lower limits.
by Brandt Williams

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Work set to begin to preserve historic dam in southeast Minnesota

Work set to begin to preserve historic dam in southeast Minnesota

After more than a decade of planning, and lobbying, and waiting, work will soon begin on rehabilitating and strengthening a landmark dam in southeast Minnesota.
by Andrew Krueger

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Students, businesses wary of U of M coronavirus-inspired class suspensions

Students, businesses wary of U of M coronavirus-inspired class suspensions

U leaders canceled face-to-face classes until at least the end of the month. Mitchell Hamline Law School and the University of St. Thomas made similar moves Thursday. The Minnesota State system will add a week of suspended classes to spring holiday, effectively creating a two-week break.
by Matt Sepic

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Striking St. Paul teachers returning to contract talks Thursday

Striking St. Paul teachers returning to contract talks Thursday

The educators union said late Wednesday its leaders will return to the bargaining table at 8 a.m. Thursday as their strike against the city school district enters its third day.
by MPR News Staff

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Amid COVID-19 fears, shoppers rush to stock up on rice

Amid COVID-19 fears, shoppers rush to stock up on rice

Across the Twin Cities, rice joins paper towels, toilet paper and hand sanitizer among the list of items that are harder to find as people stockpile in preparation for possible quarantine. And it’s not just Asian markets that are affected — Costco and restaurant suppliers are also facing questions about their empty shelves.
by Riham Feshir

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