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St. Paul police report sudden spike in overdoses over holiday

St. Paul police report sudden spike in overdoses over holiday

Since last Friday, there have been 34 suspected overdoses in the city, two of them fatal. St. Paul police say uncovering the reason behind such a spike can be tricky.
by Nina Moini

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Twin Cities’ ‘peek-a-boo weatherman’ ZeVan dies at 82

Twin Cities’ ‘peek-a-boo weatherman’ ZeVan dies at 82

Broadcasting legend Barry ZeVan died on New Year’s Day at the age of 82. ZeVan, known as the “peek-a-boo weatherman,” was a household name in the 1970s and ‘80s.
by John Enger

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Luck be a loon: 2 Minnesotans each win $1M in New Year's Day lottery game

Luck be a loon: 2 Minnesotans each win $1M in New Year's Day lottery game

Tickets bought in Brooklyn Center and Burnsville for the Jan. 1 Minnesota Millionaire Raffle were winners. The Minnesota Lottery says lottery games have produced five winning tickets of at least $1 million in the past three weeks.
by MPR News Staff

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Ellison seeks review of public defender's suspension

Ellison seeks review of public defender's suspension

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is asking the state's Board of Public Defense to review the process that led to the suspension of Hennepin County's top public defender.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis investigators say Drake Hotel fire remains undetermined

Minneapolis investigators say Drake Hotel fire remains undetermined

While Minneapolis fire investigators were able to identify the unit in the building where the fire started, they could not identify a cause. The Christmas Day fire displaced about 250 people. The investigation continues.
by Peter Cox

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Crow Wing County considers rules for vacation rentals

Crow Wing County considers rules for vacation rentals

Like many vacation destinations, the Brainerd Lakes area is seeing a surge in properties available through websites like Airbnb and VRBO. But some neighbors have complained that the vacation rentals bring related problems, including noise, late-night parties and too many vehicles.
by Kirsti Marohn

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