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Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka hints legalizing marijuana is unlikely

When Minnesota's Legislature begins its work Tuesday, it will be the only divided state government in the country. Democrats will have a majority in the House but Republicans will have a majority in the state Senate.
by Cathy Wurzer

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New St. Paul City Council member rides light rail all night to speak with homeless

New St. Paul City Council member rides light rail all night to speak with homeless

New St. Paul City Council Member Mitra Jalali Nelson and Hennepin County Commissioner-elect Angela Conley rode the trains overnight to better understand the problem. Nelson spoke to MPR News about what they found.
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Timberwolves fire head coach Tom Thibodeau

The Minnesota Timberwolves have fired head coach and team president Tom Thibodeau. He was told of the decision after Sunday's victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center.
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Steven Heitzeg composition to be sung at inaugural

"O, Colored Earth" by Minnesota composer Steven Heitzeg was performed by the Minneapolis Youth Chorus during the inauguration ceremony Monday at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul.
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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.
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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.
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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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