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February 21, 2020 4:00 AM

Bogus story of an immigration raid brings chaos to Hmong market

Hmong community leaders are scrambling to set the record straight after an online post falsely claimed that federal immigration agents had arrested hundreds of people at a popular St. Paul market. Its posting set off a frenzy, playing on the fears of a very real proposal by the Trump administration to deport some Hmong and Lao immigrants.

by Riham Feshir

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February 20, 2020 7:48 PM

2nd child dies of flu in Minnesota this season

Minnesota’s cases are part of larger, troubling picture. The CDC reports that 92 children have died of flu nationwide.

by Nancy Lebens

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February 20, 2020 11:39 AM

Becker recycling plant fire burns for 3rd day

Firefighters are battling a stubborn fire at a metal recycling plant for a third consecutive day. The fire at the Northern Metal Recycling plant in Becker is unleashing noxious, billowing smoke.

by The Associated Press

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February 20, 2020 4:00 AM

Caught in the epicenter of the coronavirus, Minneapolis man finally comes home

After a visit to his parents in Wuhan, China, unexpectedly turned upside down because of the novel coronavirus, Yulin Yin was cleared to leave quarantine in California and arrived in Minnesota Wednesday.

by Brandt Williams

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February 19, 2020 1:42 PM

Uber driver steps up to challenge Rep. Omar for 5th District seat

Haji Yussuf says the congresswoman is focused too much on her national profile and not enough on the district and that he’s heard the concerns of people from all walks of life as he drives for Uber.

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February 19, 2020 11:00 AM

Timeline: A history of North Minneapolis' Upper Harbor Terminal site

The 48-acre parcel of land known as the Upper Harbor Terminal site is currently owned by the city of Minneapolis. Here’s a look at its long history and development through the years.

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February 19, 2020 10:00 AM

Upper Harbor Terminal: Can Minneapolis invest in its north side without pushing people out of their neighborhoods?

The Upper Harbor Terminal project promises amenities, jobs and economic growth in a working-class part of the city. Many in the ethnically diverse neighborhoods around it worry it will drive them out. Can the project build wealth for current residents without erasing them?

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February 18, 2020 5:06 PM

Downtown St. Cloud starts cleanup after Press Bar fire

St. Cloud will recover from the loss of an iconic building with a colorful history dating back more than a century, the city’s mayor says.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 18, 2020 4:00 AM

After hellish ice fishing season, Minnesota resorts say they need help

Heavy snow and thin ice nearly shut down this year’s ice fishing season across much of northern Minnesota. Now, resort owners are hoping for state loans to recover from what they’re calling a natural disaster. Lake Winnibigoshish seemed to get the worst of it.

by John Enger