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Walz looks to previous governors as he is sworn in

Walz looks to previous governors as he is sworn in

As Tim Walz is sworn in as Minnesota's new governor Monday, here's a look at what some of his predecessors said as they took office.
by Brian Bakst

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Hutchinson vows to 'reinvent' Hennepin Sheriff's Office

Hutchinson vows to 'reinvent' Hennepin Sheriff's Office

Hennepin County Sheriff-elect Dave Hutchinson has promised to shift the department's policies on immigration enforcement, mental health treatment and opioid overdose prevention.
by Jon Collins

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Twin Cities hip-hop pioneers I.R.M Crew to reunite

Twin Cities hip-hop pioneers I.R.M Crew to reunite

The I-R-M Crew -- the first Twin Cities hip-hop group to release an album in the mid-1980s -- reunites for a performance Friday night at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Mark Seeley on our winter warm up

Mark Seeley on our winter warm up

An Arctic Air Mass gripped the state on New Year's Day this year. However, a warming trend began early on January 3rd of this week. Retired meteorologist Mark Seeley talks about the big change in temperatures.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Meet the Hurricanes, sled hockey's defending junior champions

Meet the Hurricanes, sled hockey's defending junior champions

Sled hockey is growing in Minnesota, and apparently is quite competitive: A Fargo-Moorhead junior team won its second national championship last year, and is hoping to defend its title this spring.
by Dan Gunderson

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New House GOP members say ties to Trump will help Minnesotans

New House GOP members say ties to Trump will help Minnesotans

Minnesota's two new Republicans in Congress got a lot of help from President Trump in their election, and Republican hopes to regain the majority will also depend on Trump.
by Mark Zdechlik

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New environment commissioners talk climate change, water quality

New environment commissioners talk climate change, water quality

Gov.-elect Tim Walz has tapped two women -- a former suburban mayor and a former Best Buy executive -- to oversee the two largest state agencies charged with looking out for Minnesota's environment and natural resources.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Remembering Daryl Dragon

Daryl Dragon, better known as the Captain in the Captain and Tennille, died Wednesday at the age of 76.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Ellison to target prescription drug prices, housing costs as attorney general

Ellison to target prescription drug prices, housing costs as attorney general

On Jan. 7, Keith Ellison will become the state's 30th attorney general and the fifth consecutive Democrat to hold the office. Here's a look at what he said are his top priorities.
by Tim Pugmire

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New Minn. congressional Dems see hope for cooperation in divided government

New Minn. congressional Dems see hope for cooperation in divided government

Minnesota will have three new Democrats and two new Republicans in Congress starting Thursday. And the Democrats say they hope they can find areas of agreement with President Trump.
by Mark Zdechlik

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