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A century-old time capsule in Virginia, Minn., offers a glimpse into the town’s past

A century-old time capsule in Virginia, Minn., offers a glimpse into the town’s past

St. Louis County officials opened a time capsule that’s been sealed for more than 100 years. Workers found the small copper box in the cornerstone of an old building that was recently demolished.
by Dan Kraker

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‘Just devastation’: Closing of Joann fabrics and crafts store creates a void for Minnesota creatives

‘Just devastation’: Closing of Joann fabrics and crafts store creates a void for Minnesota creatives

Joann Inc., which was formerly known as Jo-Ann Fabrics, operates 21 stores in Minnesota, from Hutchinson to Hibbing. This week, the company announced the closure of all 800 stores.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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How to save a life: Revived bill would prepare schools for cardiac emergencies

How to save a life: Revived bill would prepare schools for cardiac emergencies

Minnesota Sen. Bonnie Westlin wants to pass a bill that would require Minnesota school districts and charters to develop a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan, or a CERP, and implement it by the 2026-27 school year.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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At Welch Village, people living with disability learn courage through skiing

At Welch Village, people living with disability learn courage through skiing

For decades, people living with disabilities have hit the slopes at Welch Village ski resort. They ski, they snowboard and enjoy being outside — all as students in the Courage Kenny adaptive ski program through Allina Health. 
by Catharine Richert

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Competitive swimmers break the ice to create inaugural swim meet at Lake Johanna

Competitive swimmers break the ice to create inaugural swim meet at Lake Johanna

In just a few short months, organizers of an ice swimming competition pulled together an event that brought together a hundred swimmers from all over the world. They competed on Saturday in the inaugural ice swimming race on a Minnesota lake, where the water was just 36 degrees.
by Ellie Roth

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In window before special election, House Republicans push for votes on their agenda

In window before special election, House Republicans push for votes on their agenda

With a slim majority, Republicans in the Minnesota House are pushing forward bills that are likely not to pass a floor vote. They hope it will still send a political message.
by Peter Cox and Dana Ferguson

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This Black northern Minnesota inventor changed the world. Many Minnesotans don’t know him

This Black northern Minnesota inventor changed the world. Many Minnesotans don’t know him

Frederick McKinley Jones invented refrigerated shipping, allowing trucks and trains to move food worldwide. The self-taught engineer who lived in Hallock held dozens of patents that transformed America, yet Minnesotans might be hard-pressed to recognize his name.
by Dan Gunderson

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