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Charges: Student fight led to gunfire, killing outside Richfield school

Charges: Student fight led to gunfire, killing outside Richfield school

Two Minneapolis teens were charged Friday with murder and attempted murder in connection with a fight that spilled outside South Education Center Tuesday and led to the deadly shooting. The charges don’t say what the fight was about.
by Matt Sepic

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How important is a Twin Metals mine to supply critical minerals?

How important is a Twin Metals mine to supply critical minerals?

The announcement last week from the Biden administration to cancel federal mineral leases next to the Boundary Waters was a major victory for the environmental groups and area businesses fighting to protect the wilderness. But it also raised larger questions about how to obtain the metals needed to transition to a carbon-free future. 
by Dan Kraker

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Songs of love and creatives Art Hounds admire

Songs of love and creatives Art Hounds admire

Jay Fuchs presents a love-themed cabaret show in St. Paul ahead of Valentine’s Day; Alexandria, Minn., photographer Lou Ann Marks’ enthusiasm for cellphone photography draws attention, and an appreciation for Americana musician Jud Hailey.
by Emily Bright

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Richfield shooting prompts lawmakers to pledge cooperation on public safety

Richfield shooting prompts lawmakers to pledge cooperation on public safety

Minnesota state government leaders say this week's fatal shooting outside of a Richfield school was a tragedy and further reason to make public safety a top priority for the 2022 legislative session. But the divided Legislature has competing proposals.
by Tim Pugmire

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Jensen tops GOP straw poll, and 2021 fundraising

Jensen tops GOP straw poll, and 2021 fundraising

Former state Sen. Scott Jensen bested a field of half a dozen Republicans running for governor in a straw poll of precinct caucus-goers Tuesday night. He also raised more money than his GOP rivals in 2021. 
by Brian Bakst

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Police: 5-student dispute led to 1 killed, 2 injured outside Richfield school

Police: 5-student dispute led to 1 killed, 2 injured outside Richfield school

Richfield’s police chief on Wednesday described it as an altercation that spilled onto the sidewalk outside South Education Center and led to the deadly shooting. Police arrested two teens. Charges are expected by Thursday.
by Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospital, ICU needs fall; active cases ebb

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospital, ICU needs fall; active cases ebb

With data backlogs finally easing, a clearer picture of the path ahead is beginning to emerge, one that offers some hope the state may be through the worst of a surge fueled by COVID’s omicron mutation.
by MPR News Staff

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Education issues to keep an eye on this legislative session

The 2022 legislative session is barely underway, but the latest pandemic school year is already half over. Between the omicron surge and a big projected budget surplus, much is at stake when it comes to education this session.
by Cathy Wurzer

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