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Photos: U.S. Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis
Hundreds of hockey players from Minnesota and beyond gathered at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis this week for the 15th annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.
Minneapolis police: Don't leave your car running
Minneapolis police say drivers are giving thieves too many opportunities to swipe vehicles as hundreds of autos were stolen just in the month of January so far, a level the department calls “abnormally high.”
Rochester Civic Theatre director resigns
In a statement, a theater spokesperson said that Kevin Miller, who took over during a tumultuous moment in the organization’s history, had left to spend more time with his family in Wisconsin.
2 coronavirus cases suspected in Minnesota; officials prep for spread
The possible Minnesota infections involve people displaying cold-like symptoms after returning recently from China. State health officials say while the virus poses a very low risk as of now, they are gearing up to respond.
Top-five flood possible for the Red River this spring
Communities along the Red River could see a top-five flood this spring, according to preliminary flood outlooks from the National Weather Service.
Officials promoting flood insurance in Red River Valley
Officials in North Dakota say it's time for property owners in flood-prone areas of the Red River Valley to think about buying flood insurance.
At Bemidji town hall, Jason Lewis supports county's ban on refugees
People in Beltrami County are still divided and angry about a county board vote barring refugees earlier this month. It’s where Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis had a public meeting Thursday evening.
Rep. Omar asks voters to ‘send her back’ for new term
Rep. Ilhan Omar has national stature, is flush with campaign cash and represents a strongly Democratic district. But she has attracted spirited challengers to her reelection anyway.