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New machine helps St. Paul patch its 'pothole pains'

New machine helps St. Paul patch its 'pothole pains'

This winter's extreme temperatures and freeze-thaw cycle have made potholes in St. Paul particularly bad. This year, the city is using a new asphalt recycling machine to help make hole patches faster and more durable.
by Kyra Miles

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Blizzard conditions cause highway closures in Red River Valley

Blizzard conditions cause highway closures in Red River Valley

State transportation officials in Minnesota and North Dakota closed highways in the Red River Valley on Sunday, as fresh snow and gusty winds combined to create blizzard conditions across the region.
by Andrew Krueger

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Walz unveils $907M infrastructure plan ahead of legislative session

Walz unveils $907M infrastructure plan ahead of legislative session

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz unveiled a $907 million infrastructure plan Thursday, setting his priorities for a bonding bill ahead of the legislative session that starts next month.
by MPR News Staff

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A tough shipping season ends with Duluth’s Twin Ports facing stiff economic headwinds

A tough shipping season ends with Duluth’s Twin Ports facing stiff economic headwinds

Shipments of iron ore plummeted in the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior this year, and closures were announced of key grain and coal terminals as port officials work to find new cargoes. 
by Dan Kraker

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Slushy, slippery roads cause some Minnesota school districts to delay or cancel classes

Slushy, slippery roads cause some Minnesota school districts to delay or cancel classes

The slippery conditions — with temperatures hovering right around freezing in the Twin Cities — prompted some school districts to cancel or delay the start of classes. Find a list of those schools below.
by Andrew Krueger

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Cleanup continues following Minnesota blizzard; Minneapolis, St. Paul declare snow emergencies

Cleanup continues following Minnesota blizzard; Minneapolis, St. Paul declare snow emergencies

No-travel advisories across southern Minnesota were lifted Monday, as driving conditions gradually improved following Sunday’s blizzard conditions. Many cities across the region implemented snow emergency parking rules.
by Andrew Krueger and MPR News Staff

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Plows pulled from highways, no travel advised across much of Minnesota amid blizzard conditions

Plows pulled from highways, no travel advised across much of Minnesota amid blizzard conditions

A major winter storm swept into Minnesota on Sunday, bringing blizzard conditions on one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season. Snowplows were pulled off highways in parts of the state due to poor visibility, and several cities — including Minneapolis — declared snow emergencies.
by Andrew Krueger, Matt Mikus and MPR News Staff

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