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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases, ICU needs fall to 6-month lows

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases, ICU needs fall to 6-month lows

Minnesota’s newest COVID-19 numbers offer more evidence of a rapidly receding surge, with fewer than 100 patients in ICUs now and active cases below 10,000, the lowest levels for both since August. Pandemic deaths, however, have now topped 12,000.
by MPR News Staff

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Legal cannabis parties weigh election year strategy

Legal cannabis parties weigh election year strategy

Minnesota’s two major political parties that support legalizing marijuana face a dilemma this election year: Do they back candidates from other parties who also support legalization or challenge them with their own candidates and risk playing spoiler?
by Tim Pugmire

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Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers could strike starting March 8

Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers could strike starting March 8

Unions representing teachers and school staff in Minneapolis and St. Paul filed paperwork with the state Wednesday triggering a 10-day countdown for potential strikes involving more than 8,000 educators and 62,000 public school students in the two school districts.
by Tim Nelson

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Latino art's variety in Minnesota focus of an upcoming book

Latino art's variety in Minnesota focus of an upcoming book

The book from Afton Press features 12 artists whose work spans the artistic spectrum. The project’s leader included established and emerging artists.
by Vicki Adame

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Two MN high schools refuse to compete with New Prague teams after reported racist incidents

A Robbinsdale district high school joined St. Louis Park High School Wednesday in its decision to cancel future athletic competitions with New Prague High School, after students and coaches allegedly were subjected to racist comments during games there.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Mayor Carter calls for exemption to St. Paul rent control policy

Mayor Carter calls for exemption to St. Paul rent control policy

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says he'd like to see the city's rent control initiative include a 15-year exemption for new housing — and have that exemption be retroactive. Carter also outlined public safety proposal during Tuesday’s State of the City address.
by Tim Nelson

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How one MN educator brings Black History Month to the classroom

How one MN educator brings Black History Month to the classroom

A school counselor in Minneapolis Public Schools is finding ways to incorporate Black history into his lessons — including a celebration of Juneteenth.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Second winter storm brings widespread snow and wind Tuesday

Second winter storm brings widespread snow and wind Tuesday

We are in the thick of the heaviest snow in the Twin Cities midday Tuesday. We’ve seen anywhere from 1 to 4 inches so far with another 2 to 3 on the way before snow slowly tapers Tuesday afternoon. Strong northwest winds are causing blowing and drifting of snow.
by Sven Sundgaard

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