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BCA takes over maintenance of breathalyzer machines after errors deem tests invalid

The state’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is taking over the maintenance of breathalyzer machines from local police departments after calibration errors rendered hundreds of alcohol tests legally invalid.
by Phil Picardi

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MEA school break crowds take off at MSP, with shutdown looming over air travel

Families traveling for the annual MEA school break this week might see delays at airports around the country, with impacts from the federal government shutdown. Volunteers have been working to remove an invasive species from the Whitefish Chain of Lakes north of Brainerd.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota exports dramatically fell nearly 20 percent in the spring

Tariffs and spats over tariffs may have contributed to a dramatic decline in Minnesota exports, which fell by nearly 20 percent in the spring.
by Phil Picardi

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Wildfire update; University of Minnesota continues talks with potential med school partners

Crews continue working to contain a wildfire that’s now burned more than 200 acres in a state park along Minnesota’s North Shore. And University of Minnesota administrators say they're continuing talks with health care companies about possible partnerships with its medical school. Its current partnership with Fairview is set to expire in 2026.
by Elena See

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Minnesota Secretary of State speaks out on voter roll removal; Tougher regulations on Minneapolis landlords

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is supporting a new bill before Congress to prohibit removal of people from state voter rolls without evidence of a change in status. And the Minneapolis City Council this morning passed an ordinance that aims to tighten accountability for negligent landlords.
by Emily Reese

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Faith leaders press Gov. Walz on special session on gun legislation

Faith leaders from across Minnesota Wednesday pressed Gov. Tim Walz over their demand for a special session on gun legislation. Walz says the state is planning for the Trump administration to send the National Guard to Minnesota, as it has to Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland.
by Phil Picardi

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Annunciation victim count increases; Legislative special session possibility

Minneapolis police say they've identified more people who were hurt in the August shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, bringing the total count to 30 victims. Gov. Tim Walz is walking back prior remarks that he'd call a special legislative session with or without an agreement with lawmakers.

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Vandalism at Minneapolis synagogue leads to hate crime investigation

Minneapolis police and federal officials are investigating vandalism at a Minneapolis synagogue as a hate crime. And Gov. Tim Walz says state leaders are preparing for a possible National Guard deployment in Minnesota.
by Phil Picardi

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Fall frost; Lazarro appeal

Tonight could be the coldest night of the fall so far across much of the region. And a former Minnesota Republican consultant and donor will not have his sex trafficking conviction reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
by Emily Reese

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