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Public memorial planned for Burnsville first responders

Organizers of Wednesday’s public memorial service for three Burnsville first responders killed in the line of duty say they’re expecting thousands of law enforcement, firefighting and paramedic personnel to attend.
by Emily Reese

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Cold weather set to move into Minnesota. New U of M president selected

Cold weather set to move into Minnesota. New U of M president selected

Parts of Minnesota are getting winter weather Tuesday. A winter storm warning is in effect with accumulating snow and high winds in northwest and north-central Minnesota. And the University of Minnesota Board of Regents has chosen a University of Michigan administrator to serve as its next president. Dr. Rebecca Cunningham is Michigan's vice president for research and innovation and has worked as an emergency physician.
by Phil Picardi

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St. Paul teachers have started a walkout countdown but say they want to avoid strike

The St. Paul teachers union announced Monday its members will strike starting March 11 unless a deal is reached on a new contract. The 10-day countdown until a possible walk out begins. The union says it is doing everything in its power to reach a settlement with the district and avoid a strike. Also, schools were closed and residents were asked to limit water use through the morning in the northwestern Minnesota town of Hawley, after a massive fire overnight. This is the MPR News evening update hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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Nikki Haley to visit Twin Cities. U of M regents interview finalists for top job

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, campaigns in the Twin Cities Monday evening. And the University of Minnesota Board of Regents meets today to interview the three finalists to be the university's next president and vote on a president-designate. 
by Phil Picardi

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Minnesota drivers can now fuel up with E15 year-round; 'zombie' wildfires still smoldering underground

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved a rule this week that will allow gasoline blended with higher amounts of ethanol to be sold year-round in eight Midwestern states, including Minnesota. And Canadian wildfires brought smoke and hazy skies to Minnesota last summer. Some of those fires are still smoldering underground.
by Emily Reese

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Metro Transit Rider Investment Program starts today. More details released in Burnsville standoff

The new Transit Rider Investment Program starts today in the Twin Cities as part of Metro Transit's broader safety and security action plan. And more details have been released about the Burnsville standoff where three first responders were killed Sunday.
by Phil Picardi

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Thousands of Minnesota workers could strike in March

Minnesota union leaders representing thousands of workers say they are all prepared to strike in early March if contract demands are not met. And lawmakers and emergency response workers are calling for an infusion of $120 million into the state's emergency medical services and ambulances.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota lawmakers may look at firearm reporting, storage after Burnsville shooting

Minnesota lawmakers on opposing sides of the gun debate might be willing to come to the table following Sunday's fatal shooting in Burnsville. And state police have released new details about that standoff where three first responders were killed.
by Phil Picardi

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Memorial service announced for Burnsville first responders killed during domestic violence call

Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth were fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call. A memorial service for the three is set for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28 at Grace Church in Eden Prairie.
by Emily Reese

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Burnsville shooting suspect had history of violence

The man suspected of killing two Burnsville police officers and a firefighter-paramedic during a standoff on Sunday had a history of violence against women. And Minnesota lawmakers are considering legislation that would increase penalties for assaulting a sports official.
by Phil Picardi

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