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Twin Cities schools reopen with security measures tied to ICE operations
After closing due to safety concerns last week, several Twin Cities school districts reopened their doors Monday to students with added safety measures amid a surge in immigration enforcement. More student walkouts protesting ICE operations are expected across the region.
Finland stuns two-time defending champ U.S. in OT in World Juniors quarterfinals
Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 in overtime on Friday night in the World Juniors hockey quarterfinals in St. Paul. Last year in the final, the Americans beat the Finns 4-3 in overtime.
Call Her mayor: History made as St. Paul swears in new leader
In a ceremony Friday, Kaohly Her officially became St. Paul’s first mayor of Hmong ancestry and first woman to hold the title.
Cleanup continues following Minnesota blizzard; Minneapolis, St. Paul declare snow emergencies
No-travel advisories across southern Minnesota were lifted Monday, as driving conditions gradually improved following Sunday’s blizzard conditions. Many cities across the region implemented snow emergency parking rules.
Plows pulled from highways, no travel advised across much of Minnesota amid blizzard conditions
A major winter storm swept into Minnesota on Sunday, bringing blizzard conditions on one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season. Snowplows were pulled off highways in parts of the state due to poor visibility, and several cities — including Minneapolis — declared snow emergencies.
Minnesota players score three goals as U.S. wins World Juniors opener
Minnesotan Will Zellers scored twice as the United States beat Germany 6-3 in the teams’ opening game of the World Junior Championships on Friday in St. Paul. Fellow Minnesotan Max Plante also scored a goal.
Minnesota is center of the hockey universe as World Juniors tournament begins
The puck drops Friday on the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Junior Championship, taking place in the Twin Cities. Ten countries have sent teams to Minnesota, including some of the best under-20 men’s hockey players in the world.