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Canadian strike could impede 'salties' bound for the Duluth-Superior harbor
Hundreds of striking workers in Canada have brought shipping to a standstill on the St. Lawrence Seaway, a move that could potentially have impacts on ocean-going ships traveling to and from the Duluth-Superior harbor — including a ship loading grain that’s bound for Algeria.
Connor Bowman is facing second-degree murder charges in the death of his wife, Betty, who also worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
Minnesota Reps. Emmer, Phillips could make big moves in Washington this week
MPR News reporter Mark Zdechlik is in Washington this week keeping an eye on U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s run for speaker and a potential presidential bid from U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips.
The fatal accidents included crashes in west-central Minnesota, the Iron Range, Wabasha County in the southeast and St. Michael, northwest of the Twin Cities
New DNR EagleCam unlikely for 2024, but potential for a pair of live feeds in 2025
Potential nest sites are selected, but there are still many details involved in site approval and installation of electricity and a camera. The DNR wants to be careful to avoid any work on a camera site after the end of the year so they don't risk disturbing the nesting birds.
Ex-cop faces sentencing for 2020 assault
A former Minneapolis police officer who assaulted a man during the 2020 riots faces sentencing Monday. Justin Stetson admitted punching and kicking Jaleel Stallings, who fired his pistol at an unmarked van but surrendered as soon has he realized that police were inside.
Activists march to oppose new 3rd Precinct site
As part of the National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality, protesters started their march at the now vacant 3rd Precinct. City leaders have said there’s a need for the neighborhood to have a precinct, but there’s been little consensus on a new site.