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A man who went to prison for threatening to kill a federal judge in 2017 and was later charged with threatening a probation officer is now accused of threatening a second judge.
What changes at WCCO, KARE and elsewhere say about the state of local news
Neal Justin, pop culture critic at the Minnesota Star Tribune, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to unpack what the changes at some Twin Cities TV stations could mean for viewers.
Annunciation resumes preschool classes after mass shooting
Nearly 20 children returned to preschool classes at Annunciation Catholic Church and School Monday, less than two weeks after two children were killed and 21 people, mostly children, were injured in a mass shooting.
Custodians, food service workers go on strike at University of Minnesota campuses
The strike that began late Monday by 1,400 members of Teamsters Local 320 of custodians, maintenance staff and food service workers spread to additional campuses early Tuesday — and is set to expand to the U of M Twin Cities campus on Tuesday afternoon.
Minnesota Star Tribune to close Minneapolis printing facility
The Minnesota Star Tribune announced Monday that it will close its printing facility in Minneapolis later this year and outsource that work to a facility in Iowa. About 125 workers will lose their jobs.