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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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Minnesotans face Real ID license options as deadline approaches

Minnesotans face Real ID license options as deadline approaches

With only about 11 percent of state identification cards in compliance with new federal standards, officials are again reminding Minnesotans that the Oct. 1 Real ID deadline isn’t that far off.
by Matt Mikus

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Blind sled dog completes 100-mile race in northern Minnesota

Blind sled dog completes 100-mile race in northern Minnesota

Indy, a 7-year-old Alaskan husky, is officially back in action after losing his sight more than three years ago. He’ll join a team of sled dogs to take on the 300-mile John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon later this month.
by Cody Nelson

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Source: Browns hiring Vikings OC Stefanski as next coach

Source: Browns hiring Vikings OC Stefanski as next coach

The Cleveland Browns are hiring Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as their new coach, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press.
by The Associated Press

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