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Charges: St. Paul rec center worker shot boy after argument, fight
Exavir Dwayne Binford Jr., 26, was charged with second-degree attempted murder in the confrontation that left the victim fighting for his life. Prosecutors allege that Binford at one point said, “If I got to kill somebody I will.”
Inside the world of cornhole playing with Minnesota's first professional player
Lexi Hugeback is Minnesota's first professional cornhole player, and according to her, cornhole isn't just a game where you throw a beanbag into a hole in a board — it's a game of the mind.
MN health officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ we've seen the worst of flu
Preliminary data shows a decline in new hospitalizations for both influenza and the respiratory virus RSV. Outbreaks of respiratory disease in schools have also remained fairly flat for the past few weeks.
Walz plan spends billions for businesses, workers and environment
Gov. Tim Walz laid out spending plans Thursday or starting a family and medical leave program, bolstering the pay of health care aides, speeding the development of clean energy and helping small businesses and farmers. 
Minnesota House passes right to abortion bill as supporters and opponents gather
The Minnesota House of Representatives late Thursday approved a proposal to enshrine in state law the right to an abortion — and access to other reproductive health care. After hours of passionate debate, the House voted 69-65 to pass the bill.
Storm drops more than a half-foot of snow on parts of Minnesota
The Twin Cities surpassed the seasonal average of 51.2 inches — with a total of 52.1 inches at the airport so far this winter. St. Paul’s snow emergency parking rules begin at 9 p.m. Thursday.
Bill requiring carbon-free electricity in Minnesota by 2040 passes first committee
The bill drew support from clean energy advocates and labor unions hopeful it would reduce Minnesota’s reliance on fossil fuels to generate power and create clean energy jobs. But some rural electric cooperatives testified that it could be difficult to meet the mandate while maintaining affordable, reliable power.
Art Hounds explore an artist’s legacy, and recommend a 'Haunting' play
This week’s Art Hounds recommend the spine-tingling play “The Haunting of Hill House” at Rochester Repertory Theatre and “Act III: Who the Heck is Hoffman?” a posthumous exhibit of painter Frank Hoffman’s life’s work, curated by a St. Paul artist.