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Super Tuesday could solidify a November matchup that leaves some Minnesota voters cringing

Super Tuesday could solidify a November matchup that leaves some Minnesota voters cringing

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have commanding leads in their party’s nomination races. Minnesota and other Super Tuesday states could all but lock in the rematch to the dismay of some voters.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota state patrol chief reflects on 25 years of service ahead of transition

Minnesota state patrol chief reflects on 25 years of service ahead of transition

In a little over a month, State Patrol Col. Matt Langer will close out 25 years with the agency including 10 years at the helm. He shares his reflections ahead of his transition into his new role with the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Organizers scramble to induce ‘uncommitted’ votes in Minnesota presidential primary

Organizers scramble to induce ‘uncommitted’ votes in Minnesota presidential primary

After more than 100,000 “uncommitted” votes in this week’s Michigan primary, backers of a ceasefire in Gaza hope Minnesota Super Tuesday voters also deliver a rebuke to President Joe Biden.
by Clay Masters

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Child care closures renew worries around the economics of early learning

Child care closures renew worries around the economics of early learning

The University of St. Catherine’s decision to close its 93-year-old early childhood center is rekindling worries about the financial health of child care operations. Minnesota’s spending more but the needs and challenges are outrunning the new money.
by Kyra Miles

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Allianz Field's new menu brings out the flavors of Minnesota

Allianz Field's new menu brings out the flavors of Minnesota

For Minnesota soccer fans, the menu at Allianz Field has expanded beyond traditional stadium food. Quesabirria tacos, spicy chicken sandwiches, and fresh noodle bowls are just a few of the foods that will all be available on menu for the 2024 Major League Soccer season.
by Tom Crann, Matthew Alvarez and Lukas Levin

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What an unseasonably warm winter will mean for farmers this year

What an unseasonably warm winter will mean for farmers this year

The warmest winter on record has also brought some of the lowest snow cover on record to much of Minnesota. What does the lack of snow mean for Minnesota’s soils and farmers this year?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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As women’s sports rise, Minnesota’s first women’s sports bar takes its shot

As women’s sports rise, Minnesota’s first women’s sports bar takes its shot

A Bar of Their Own is set to open Friday in Minneapolis with TVs tuned to women’s sports. Observers see the launch as a reflection of the growing economic muscle of women’s sports. The bar’s owner hopes that tapping into that momentum will sustain it.
by Sam Stroozas

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Art Hounds: The scent of art, the poetry of Bly, Gilbert and Sullivan

Art Hounds: The scent of art, the poetry of Bly, Gilbert and Sullivan

“Do Not Forget Us:” Poets, Writers and Musicians Against the War(s), Cheryl LeClaire-Sommers' exhibit “Scents to Scenes” and Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Utopia, Limited; or, The Flowers of Progress.”
by Emily Bright

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‘Answered their final call’: Mourners honor fallen Burnsville first responders

‘Answered their final call’: Mourners honor fallen Burnsville first responders

Friends, family, community leaders and a legion of law enforcement on Wednesday honored fallen officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth in a service filled with tears, humor, heartfelt stories and a solemn final ceremony reserved for those who pin on a badge of public service.
by Sarah Thamer, Jon Collins and Nicole Ki

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