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Meet one of the drivers who clears snow off Twin Cities highways

Meet one of the drivers who clears snow off Twin Cities highways

When heavy snowfall hits the state, one person you might see on the roads is Maggie Faris. She’s been plowing snow for nine years with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
by Lukas Levin

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A somber first day marks the start of the 2026 legislative session

A somber first day marks the start of the 2026 legislative session

The Minnesota Legislature began its new session by honoring the former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark after they were assassinated days after the last adjournment. Sen. John Hoffman returned to a standing ovation in the Senate.
by Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota man faces deportation to Laos for a crime he committed more than 30 years ago

Minnesota man faces deportation to Laos for a crime he committed more than 30 years ago

At “Ricky” Chandee pled guilty to assault when he was 18 and served a prison sentence in the early 1990s. Since his release, he has worked for the city of Minneapolis for nearly 30 years. His family says he is not a threat to public safety, despite the Trump administration’s portrayal of him.
by Alanna Elder

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'We're not free': The voices of Minnesotans in hiding

'We're not free': The voices of Minnesotans in hiding

N is a Mexican immigrant. MPR News is only using her first initial, due to fears of safety. N, hasn’t left her home in weeks. She said she doesn't trust what federal officials have recently said about a drawdown of ICE agents in Minnesota. She worries things may get worse before they get better.
by Cait Kelley, Alanna Elder and Ellen Finn

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Morning Announcements for Feb. 17

Morning Announcements for Feb. 17

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, Feb. 17. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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After his parents’ killing, Colin Hortman is working through grief, searching for ways to honor them

After his parents’ killing, Colin Hortman is working through grief, searching for ways to honor them

As the Minnesota Legislature prepares to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, their son Colin shares in an MPR News interview how he’s coping with grief and hoping their deaths remain a clarion call for toned-down political rhetoric. 
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst and Lukas Levin

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