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Minnesota News

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Mystery newspaper buyer leaves history behind

For the past couple of weeks, someone has been leaving history tucked into the display windows of the green Star Tribune newspaper boxes.
by Peter Cox

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How to not crash your car and other snow driving tips

How to not crash your car and other snow driving tips

Two major snowstorms are bearing down on Minnesota this week. Here’s an annual reminder on how to stay safe while driving.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota's native mussels: Still in peril, but signs of hope

Minnesota's native mussels: Still in peril, but signs of hope

Freshwater mussels are considered the most endangered group of organisms in the United States. But there are signs of hope: Thanks to conservation and reintroduction efforts, some native mussels are making a comeback in Minnesota rivers. And Minneapolis is putting their unique skills as harbingers of the river’s health to work.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Winter storm watch issued for much of Minnesota, including Twin Cities

Winter storm watch issued for much of Minnesota, including Twin Cities

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for much of Minnesota — including the Twin Cities, Duluth, St. Cloud and Rochester — from Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
by Andrew Krueger

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Minneapolis to host ESPN's "College GameDay" before Badgers-Gophers game

Minneapolis to host ESPN's "College GameDay" before Badgers-Gophers game

ESPN's "College GameDay" is finally heading to Minnesota. The popular national college football pregame show will broadcast from Minneapolis starting at 8 a.m. next Saturday ahead of the Minnesota-Wisconsin game.
by Andrew Krueger

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Phillips draws large crowd for town hall after week of impeachment hearings

Phillips draws large crowd for town hall after week of impeachment hearings

The freshman Democrat drew a largely friendly crowd after a week of impeachment hearings in Washington. Phillips said that while he's not a member of the House Intelligence Committee, he attended as many of the hearings as he could.
by Brandt Williams

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Child thrown from Mall of America balcony is back in school, 'walking perfectly'

Child thrown from Mall of America balcony is back in school, 'walking perfectly'

The family of the 5-year-old boy who was critically injured after being thrown from a third-story balcony at the Mall of America in April says he is back in school and "walking perfectly."
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Dozens of pets find new homes in Minneapolis 'Clear the Shelter' event

Dozens of pets find new homes in Minneapolis 'Clear the Shelter' event

The Minneapolis city animal shelter has no pets available for adoption — and dozens of cats, dogs and other animals have new homes for the holidays — after a "clear the shelter" event on Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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