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Climate technology company breaks ground for new Marshall plant

Climate technology company breaks ground for new Marshall plant

The biomanufacturing plant will turn corn sugar into chemicals already used in packaging, construction, food, medicine, fertilizer, water treatment and cosmetics.
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Authorities ID man fatally shot as deputies attempted to serve warrant in Minnetonka

Authorities ID man fatally shot as deputies attempted to serve warrant in Minnetonka

Authorities on Friday released the name of a man who was fatally shot on Wednesday in Minnetonka as sheriff’s deputies attempted to execute an arrest warrant. Two deputies were wounded in the incident.
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Police remove 101 cats from Crosby home

Police remove 101 cats from Crosby home

Crosby police responded to a report of animal cruelty and neglect, hoarding and unsafe living conditions. The animals were taken to a St. Cloud humane society.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Rain and warmth prevail as we head into mid-April

Rain and warmth prevail as we head into mid-April

The start of mid-April brought spring showers and extra warmth around the state. Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley discussed the rainy weather and tips for seeding your lawn during this time.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Frozen Four continues, 3 Minnesotans on teams vying for national title

Frozen Four continues, 3 Minnesotans on teams vying for national title

No. 1 Boston College will take on No. 3 Denver in the championship. No teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin or North Dakota made it to Thursday’s semifinals, but energy at the X generally remained pretty high.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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‘Look what you made me do’: Minnesota lawmakers pass proposals to crack down on ticket, junk fees

‘Look what you made me do’: Minnesota lawmakers pass proposals to crack down on ticket, junk fees

The Minnesota House of Representatives advanced two measures — inspired by Taylor Swift — to crack down on the add-on fees for everything from concert tickets to hotel rooms and restaurant bills. 
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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Medical providers remain in limbo as cyberattack impacts continue

Medical providers remain in limbo as cyberattack impacts continue

More than one month after a cyberattack derailed the pipeline of insurance claims and checks, small clinics are looking for ways to keep operating without passing along the cost to patients.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry

Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry

Behind the recent uproar over billionaire Kathy Cargill’s plans on Duluth’s Park Point, the neighborhood has been undergoing major change for years, with more second homes and vacation rentals, and soaring property taxes.
by Dan Kraker

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A modern spin on a Korean tradition: Kimjang in south Minneapolis

A modern spin on a Korean tradition: Kimjang in south Minneapolis

The Korean tradition of kimjang, a community gathering to make large batches of the spicy fermented cabbage delicacy known as kimchi, recently took on an added Minnesota flavor. A group of strangers, bound by an interest in food, to chop, salt and spice — and maybe launch a new tradition of their own.
by Hannah Yang

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