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Paul Thomas Anderson combines old with new in 'Licorice Pizza'

Paul Thomas Anderson combines old with new in 'Licorice Pizza'

Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson, a maker of movies exploring everything from high fashion to religious cults and the porn industry, now turns his attention to young — if mismatched — love. 
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COVID drives halt to Minnesota's population growth

COVID drives halt to Minnesota's population growth

Minnesota’s population growth screeched to a halt in the past year, buffeted by COVID-19, slowing immigration rates and more people leaving the state.
by David H. Montgomery

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How to stay safe from carbon monoxide poisoning

How to stay safe from carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning is more common in the winter, and the state’s fire marshal says he’s already seen several suspected CO deaths this winter.
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Vigil, march highlight Minnesota’s homeless struggles as winter begins

Vigil, march highlight Minnesota’s homeless struggles as winter begins

Homeless advocates in Minnesota say there aren’t enough resources across the state to provide shelter for everyone who needs it. A recent Minneapolis march remembered those who died too young in 2021.
by Sarah Gelbard

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Feds investigate study pod access at MSU Mankato

Feds investigate study pod access at MSU Mankato

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a complaint alleging the university failed to provide accessible study booths for students with disabilities.
by Hannah Yang

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Gov. Tim Walz tests positive for COVID-19

Gov. Tim Walz tests positive for COVID-19

The governor received a positive test result for COVID-19 after another family member contracted the virus. None of the Walz family members are said to be experiencing serious symptoms.
by Brian Bakst

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MN Rep. Phillips hopeful ‘build back better’ will still pass

MN Rep. Phillips hopeful ‘build back better’ will still pass

While some Minnesota Democrats criticized West Va. Sen. Joe Manchin for tanking President Joe Biden’s “build back better plan,” Rep. Dean Phillips said he hopes Manchin will come back to the negotiating table, and that he is confident the legislation will pass in the new year.
by Brian Bakst

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Confirmed December tornadoes in Minnesota now at least 16

Confirmed December tornadoes in Minnesota now at least 16

The number of tornadoes confirmed to have touched down in southern Minnesota on Dec. 16 is now at least 16. Prior to this year, there had never been a confirmed tornado in Minnesota in the month of December.
by Andrew Krueger

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State environmental regulators stand by PolyMet air permit

State environmental regulators stand by PolyMet air permit

State regulators have reaffirmed a key permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's new analysis comes after a lawsuit alleged that the agency failed to consider information suggesting that PolyMet planned to build a larger project than was outlined in the permit.
by Dan Kraker

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