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Protesters hang on as construction continues on Line 3 pipeline project
Activists focus on disrupting construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline before it reaches the Mississippi River near Palisade, Minn. Some have taken to occupying trees in the line of construction with no plans to come down. 
Minnesota lawmakers agree on help for businesses but not workers
State lawmakers say they have a partial agreement on COVID-19 relief for businesses but remain far apart on other proposals, including an extension of unemployment benefits.
Art Hounds: A new interpretation of 'The Snow Queen'
This week’s Art Hounds recommend an immigration story from Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company, Ballet Co.Laboratory’s “The Snow Queen,” and a painting-fiber arts hybrid exhibit by Rochester artist Cassandra Buck.
With new report recommending his release, Myon Burrell takes his case to pardons board
Burrell was 16 when a stray bullet hit and killed Tyesha Edwards, a Black sixth-grader, as she did her homework at her dining room table. Even though Burrell was a juvenile, he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. A panel of legal experts found serious flaws in the investigation and recommends Burrell’s release.
Murdock votes to allow whites-only group to use former church
The Asatru Folk Assembly bought an abandoned Lutheran church in the Swift County town of Murdock, with plans to make it a place for worship and celebration. But some residents have voiced opposition due to the AFA’s pro-white beliefs.
What you need to know: Minnesota's vaccine distribution plan
Health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities will be the first to receive the vaccine. Here’s what you need to know about the vaccine and Minnesota’s distribution plan.
As COVID-19 spreads in Minn. prisons, loved ones worry
Prisons have lowered their numbers and taken other measures to stem the virus’s spread. But that hasn’t been enough to stop deadly outbreaks in Minnesota and across the United States — and family members and advocates say state and federal governments haven’t done enough to keep their loved ones safe.
Mpls. council pushes forward with police budget cuts; Frey considers veto
The cuts are part of a proposal introduced late last month by members of the council, which takes $7.7 million from the Police Department’s budget to fund other public safety programs and initiatives.