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Minnesota school districts face financial hit; Duluth area nurses go on strike

Minnesota school districts are facing a new financial hit after learning the Trump administration will withhold tens of millions in education funding. About three hundred nurses and other medical staff went on strike today in the Duluth area. They work at six Essentia Health facilities and are negotiating their first union contracts.
by Emily Reese

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The cost of health insurance is rising for Minnesota school districts

The cost of health insurance is soaring for Minnesota school districts and teachers. And the massive budget bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump over the holiday weekend makes some tax cuts permanent, and cuts spending on Medicaid.
by Emily Reese

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June storm in Beltrami County confirmed as a ‘microburst’

The National Weather Service has confirmed the severe storm that struck Beltrami County in late June was a so-called microburst. St. Louis County on Monday opens a temporary collection site for debris from properties affected by wildfires earlier this year.
by Phil Picardi

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Prosecutors move forward with case against Boelter in Rep. Hortman's killing

Prosecutors are moving forward with their case against the man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. And a Minnesota Department of Education employee no longer works there after a conservative news site reported on a prior conviction of criminal sexual conduct.
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U.S. House passes budget bill

Minnesota's U.S. House members split along party lines on a tax and budget bill that President Donald Trump plans to quickly sign.
by Emily Reese

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Minneapolis police hope to avoid a repeat of last three years’ Fourth of July mayhem

Communities across Minnesota will be celebrating the Fourth of July with parades, picnics and fireworks displays. While most fireworks are Friday night, a few cities will get an early jump on the holiday with shows Thursday. Minneapolis police are hoping to avoid a repeat of the mayhem that plagued the last three July Fourth holidays.
by Phil Picardi

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Watch for severe weather over the Fourth of July weekend

If you have plans to watch fireworks or take part in other outdoor activities on the Fourth of July, keep an eye on the forecast over the next couple of days. MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard says a cool front may touch off thunderstorms.
by Emily Reese

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Missing teen's body found in Elk River landfill

Law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation into the death of 16-year-old Jordan Collins who was known as “Manny.” The boy’s body was found in a landfill in Elk River over the weekend. A 14-year-old boy was killed and a 13-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries when a pickup truck struck a motorized scooter they were riding Tuesday in St. Paul.
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Senate passes tax and budget package; Authorities look for information about "Manny" Collins

The U.S. Senate passed a major tax and budget package today after days of floor debate over the bill's contents. Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote. Law enforcement is asking the public for any information about Jordan Collins Jr. -- known as "Manny." Searchers found the teen's body in a landfill in Elk River over the weekend.
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