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Prosecutor: Cops could have stopped Chauvin, saved George Floyd

Prosecutor: Cops could have stopped Chauvin, saved George Floyd

Defense attorneys described Floyd's death as a tragedy, but not a crime by their clients as opening arguments began Monday in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating Floyd’s constitutional rights.
by Jon Collins

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Vintage winter ride recalls snowmobile glory days

Vintage winter ride recalls snowmobile glory days

A father and son from Fargo are riding vintage snowmobiles 500 miles across Minnesota. The duo are raising money for charity and drawing attention to the International 500 — a snowmobile race from Winnipeg to St. Paul that was a big part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival decades ago.
by Dan Gunderson

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Trailcam captures busy life on Voyageurs ‘wolf and bear highway’

A well-placed trail camera caught wolves, moose, bears, lynx and other creatures last fall in Voyageurs National Park. The recently posted footage offers a cool view on wilderness life in northern Minnesota.
by Sarah Gelbard

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Surge path unclear as backlogs worsen

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Surge path unclear as backlogs worsen

Minnesota’s newest COVID-19 data remains clouded by severe post-holiday reporting lags, making it difficult to know if the state’s past the current surge peak, or still climbing.
by MPR News Staff

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Political experience is line of division among GOP governor hopefuls

Political experience is line of division among GOP governor hopefuls

Minnesota hasn’t elected a governor without prior elective experience since 1966. But some Republicans seeking their party’s nomination say a fresh start is needed as rivals say know-how is a must.
by Brian Bakst

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A Minnesota kindergarten program takes learning outside

A Minnesota kindergarten program takes learning outside

The new initiative at Gatewood Elementary of Hopkins Public Schools is part of the school’s effort to become more environmentally focused.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Governor’s spending plan includes ‘Walz checks’

Governor’s spending plan includes ‘Walz checks’

As the Legislature gets ready for this year’s session, Gov. Tim Walz is pushing for tax relief with part of Minnesota’s budget surplus.
by Brian Bakst

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Outside experts want changes in state driver’s license system

Outside experts want changes in state driver’s license system

Minnesota lawmakers and a group of outside experts that reviewed Minnesota’s system for driver’s license testing presented a report Thursday that calls for many changes.
by Tim Pugmire

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Cities across Minnesota declare climate emergencies, demand action

Cities across Minnesota declare climate emergencies, demand action

From Moorhead to St. Louis Park, cities around the state are working with the Minnesota Cities Climate Caucus to draw local attention to the climate crisis, calling on state and federal governments for legislative and financial support. 
by Dan Kraker

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