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Parents sue over sexual exploitation by former Bemidji school official

Parents sue over sexual exploitation by former Bemidji school official

A lawsuit brought by the parents of two students claims that negligence on the part of the Bemidji School District allowed Brandon Bjerknes to abuse children for years.
by John Enger

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Rumors, misinformation lurked as Minnesota county rejected refugees

Rumors, misinformation lurked as Minnesota county rejected refugees

Beltrami County attracted national attention when commissioners voted against refugee resettlement last week. Ahead of the vote, false information about resettlement circulated on social media, in text messages and in flyers mailed to some county residents.
by Riham Feshir

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Foam with ‘forever chemicals’ found in two Twin Cities streams

Foam with ‘forever chemicals’ found in two Twin Cities streams

State officials said that there's no immediate health threat to the public. But they are cautioning people to keep away from the foam and take precautions if they — or their pets — come into contact with it.
by Kirsti Marohn

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St. Louis County snowplow drivers set to strike on Wednesday

St. Louis County snowplow drivers set to strike on Wednesday

The county and about 160 members of the local Teamsters union have been at an impasse over wages, health care and sick leave. Union members voted overwhelmingly over the weekend to reject a final contract offer.
by MPR News Staff

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No one injured after fire consumes school bus on I-494

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fire that appears to have engulfed a school bus on Interstate Hwy. 494 Monday afternoon. Richfield Middle School says the bus was transporting students to a basketball game.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Louis County has plan if snowplow drivers strike

St. Louis County has plan if snowplow drivers strike

Union snowplow drivers in St. Louis County could go on strike as early as 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, as some snow is expected in the region. County officials said they have a contingency plan to keep roads plowed, but they are hoping they don’t have to use it.
by The Associated Press

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