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Departing Minnesota Republican Party chair says he plans to remain involved

The departing chair of the Minnesota Republican Party says he plans to remain involved even though he lost the bid last month to keep his role. And the Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed the drunk driving conviction of a man police found sleeping and apparently intoxicated in the passenger seat of his truck.
by Phil Picardi

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Two St. Paul parents were arrested in connection with their toddler's death Wednesday

Two St. Paul parents were arrested in connection with their toddler's death Wednesday. The federal government is proposing to designate some rivers as critical habitat for endangered mussels. A one million dollar Minnesota Lottery prize has gone unclaimed all year. If it’s not claimed by December 31, the money will go back to the state.
by Jacob Aloi

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Possible avian flu deaths investigated, and former Minnesota legislator Mary Murphy hospitalized

The Minnesota DNR is investigating the deaths of waterfowl found dead across 20 counties in southern Minnesota in recent weeks. More than 50 birds were discovered and have tested positive for the a strain of the avian flu virus. Also longtime Minnesota legislator suffered a stroke last week.
by Emily Reese

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Sen. Mitchell burglary trial approaches. Energy assistance requested from state lawmakers

Prosecutors and defense attorneys are preparing for the felony burglary trial of DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell. And consumer groups and utilities are calling on state lawmakers to increase funding for energy assistance.
by Phil Picardi

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Norovirus spike this month prompts Minnesota health department warning

The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting over 40 outbreaks of norovirus so far this month. This is almost two times more than the usual number of outbreaks that occur in December. Addressing Medicaid fraud is the focus of a new position in the Minnesota Attorney General’s office, amid cases of alleged overbilling for substance abuse treatment service.

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Public employees in Minnesota may gain Social Security benefits. NewRange Copper Nickel facility wraps up construction

About 21,000 public employees in Minnesota may soon be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. And NewRange Copper Nickel has wrapped up work on a $20 million salvage operation at its facility in northeastern Minnesota. 
by Phil Picardi

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Judge bars Roseville DFLer from House; warmup ahead for the weekend

In a ruling critical to Minnesota House control, a Democrat elected in November is barred from taking office after a court order in Ramsey County. Also, if you’re a fan of the snow that fell across much of the region this week, make sure to get out and savor it this weekend. Warmer weather is in the forecast for next week.
by Emily Reese

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Parts of Minnesota report more than a half-foot of snowfall. Federal grand jury indicts 3 women for fraud

Parts of the state saw up to 7 inches of snowfall Thursday. A federal grand jury has indicted three Minnesota women on charges that they defrauded Medicaid by overbilling for substance abuse treatment services.
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