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Low-salt road designs. Political newcomer Joe Fraser enters U.S. Senate race

We've had less salt on roadways this winter because there's been little ice to melt. But more Minnesota communities hope to curb salt use, even when the weather is harsh. Also, we hear from the new GOP U.S. Senate candidate Joe Fraser.
by Phil Picardi

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Sen. Klobuchar challenger; Minneapolis encampment clearing

A retired Navy commander and political newcomer is challenging three-term DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Clay Masters reports. And city crews started clearing an encampment this morning in south Minneapolis.
by Emily Reese

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No prison for ruby slipper thief. Fosston considers arbitration with Essentia Health

The man who admitted stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn in the "The Wizard of Oz" will not go to prison. And Essentia Health is closing its labor and delivery services unit in the rural northwestern Minnesota city of Fosston. Mayor Jim Offerdahl says the announcement breeches a contract Essentia has with the city to offer core services.
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Medallion Hunt controversy, 'Wizard of Oz' ruby red slippers update

The man who admitted stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn during "The Wizard of Oz" will not go to prison. And the annual Saint Paul Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion was found over the weekend, but some community members have called into question the decision to hide it at a culturally important Native American site.
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State trooper makes first court appearance. Sentencing for ruby slippers thief

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper charged with murder and manslaughter for a fatal shooting during a traffic stop last year makes his first court appearance Monday. And sentencing for the man who admits to stealing a pair of ruby slippers used in the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz" is set for today in Duluth. 
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Weather history: Minnesota cities break record for highest overnight low temperatures

Duluth, St. Cloud, Hibbing and International Falls each broke records this morning for warmest overnight low temperature. The Twin Cities tied a record with a low of 35 degrees. That mild weather isn't going anywhere, anytime soon.
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Minneapolis passes cease-fire resolution. End-of-life bill in the works

The Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution Thursday calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. And Minnesotans would have the option to medically end their lives under a controversial bill that elicited hours of public testimony Thursday.
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President Biden celebrates infrastructure grant to rebuild Blatnik Bridge

President Joe Biden joined elected officials from Minnesota and Wisconsin in Superior today to celebrate a billion-dollar infrastructure grant to rebuild the aging Blatnik Bridge.
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Biden heads to the Twin Ports. Post office audit finds mail delays in Minnesota cities

President Joe Biden visits the Twin Ports Thursday to highlight $1 billion in federal funding for a major bridge connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin. And an audit of Minnesota post office branches found delayed mail, safety issues and deficiencies in property conditions.
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