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Abortion drug still available in Minnesota despite conflicting rulings

Abortion drug still available in Minnesota despite conflicting rulings

Judges in Texas and Washington issued dueling rulings late Friday on mifepristone — a drug commonly used in medication abortions — spurring confusion about what comes next.
by Dana Ferguson

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Uptown washout leaves 8-foot-deep sinkhole in Minneapolis intersection

Uptown washout leaves 8-foot-deep sinkhole in Minneapolis intersection

A car-sized chunk of pavement collapsed around a manhole on a street in Minneapolis over the weekend, leaving a gaping sinkhole. It likely was caused by erosion around massive storm and sanitary sewer pipes that run under the street. 
by Tim Nelson and Kerem Yücel

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Curtis Sittenfeld's 'Romantic Comedy' is about more than just laughs

Curtis Sittenfeld's 'Romantic Comedy' is about more than just laughs

The latest novel by Minneapolis author Curtis Sittenfeld may center on a weekend late night live comedy show, but it delves deep into the human condition.
by Euan Kerr

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Technology concerns force Monday shutdown of Rochester, Minn., public schools

Technology concerns force Monday shutdown of Rochester, Minn., public schools

Rochester Public Schools have canceled classes Monday while they investigate unusual activity on the school's technology network. The district discovered what it calls "irregular activity" on Thursday and limited access to computer networks on Friday.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Duluth student athletes start their season by shoveling snow

Duluth student athletes start their season by shoveling snow

Temperatures were in the 60s in the Twin Cities this weekend, but up north, there's still quite a bit of snow left. That's been posing some challenges for young athletes gearing up for competition.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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New app Yodel will process many Minnesota camping purchases

New app Yodel will process many Minnesota camping purchases

Running through your camp supply checklist? The Minnesota Parks and Trails Division want you to add the Yodel app to your supply list to make buying supplies like firewood and ice easier and more secure.
by Matt Mikus

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Flood prep in high gear as warm weather is likely to send rivers rising across Minnesota

Flood prep in high gear as warm weather is likely to send rivers rising across Minnesota

Warm weather in the weekend forecast is welcome news for many Minnesotans who are weary of the cold, wet spring. But for those who live in flood-prone areas, the quickly melting snow will send rivers rising — and time is running out to prepare.
by Mark Zdechlik

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