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• Investigation into DNC staffers completed, not released

  05-03-2020 23:30
  
  An investigation into the former leaders of the local host committee for the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee is complete, but wont be made public.
  
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• Amy Klobuchar urges Hennepin County attorney to investigate Myon Burrell case

  05-03-2020 23:23
  
  In letter to Mike Freeman, Klobuchar asks for an "independent review of the case and the evidence."
  
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• Governor swears in new Wisconsin National Guard leader

  05-03-2020 23:20
  
  The Wisconsin National Guard's new leader took the oath of office Thursday, officially inheriting a command that was rocked by a scathing sexual assault scandal.
  
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• Graceful connector and amateur auto racer Marilyn Beddor dies at 86

  05-03-2020 23:13
  
  Befitting the loving and beloved person she was, Beddor died on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day.
  
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• Former Crown Bank CEO indicted on fraud charges

  05-03-2020 23:08
  
  Peter Earl Dahl faces federal charges of wire fraud and filing false income tax returns.
  
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• Despite flurries, weekend forecast carries promise of an early spring

  05-03-2020 21:26
  
  Highs in the 40s and 50s will be typical, with a chance to reach the low 60s on Sunday.
  
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• Evers appoints social services leader to UW regents board

  05-03-2020 21:05
  
  Democratic Gov. Tony Evers appointed the leader of a social services organization Thursday to fill an open spot on the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents.
  
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• Pence pledges to 'lean in' against spread of coronavirus

  05-03-2020 20:40
  
  Vice President Mike Pence pledged Thursday that federal officials would "lean into" the fight against the new coronavirus as he visited with a leading maker of masks being used to stem the spread of the virus. He asked Americans to refrain from buying masks unless they're sick.
  
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• Murder charge filed against father who dumped 2-year-old daughter in southern Minnesota highway ditch

  05-03-2020 20:13
  
  Dariaz Higgins was charged for the death of Noelani Robinson
  
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• Ely adopts pro-copper mining resolution; shunts Bois Forte Band boycott discussion

  05-03-2020 19:59
  
  City Council to consider competing resolution later this month.
  
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• Minnesota high school graduation rates rise slightly

  05-03-2020 19:46
  
  Nearly 84% of seniors earned a diploma in 2019; rates for black students and Hispanic students are rising.
  
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• Minneapolis will buy out Kmart lease, reopen Nicollet

  05-03-2020 19:42
  
  The city 40 years ago allowed the retailer to build a big-box store that cut off one of Minneapolis' most storied thoroughfares. The closure, expected by June 30, eliminates an affordable shopping destination for low-income people.
  
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• Man dies after St. Cloud police use stun gun during assault

  05-03-2020 19:30
  
  A man has died after police used a stun gun on him during an assault incident in St. Cloud, authorities said.
  
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• Minneapolis will buy out Kmart lease, reopen Nicollet Avenue

  05-03-2020 19:29
  
  The city 40 years ago allowed the retailer to build a big-box store that cut off one of Minneapolis' most storied thoroughfares. The closure, expected by June 30, eliminates an affordable shopping destination for low-income people.
  
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• St. Peter bowling alley destroyed by fire started accidentally, owner says

  05-03-2020 19:22
  
  Owner told police fire started when he was repairing a pin setting machine.
  
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• Minnesotan wanted in fatal shooting of Nevada man arrested in Rice County

  05-03-2020 18:52
  
  The suspect kept deputies and officers waiting for hours Wednesday night until his arrest in Rice County, the sheriff said.
  
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• Minnesotan wanted for fatally shooting man in Las Vegas area is caught days later

  05-03-2020 18:35
  
  The suspect kept deputies and officers waiting for hours Wednesday night until his arrest in Rice County, the sheriff said.
  
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• 1 injured in crash at Rhinelander airport

  05-03-2020 18:35
  
  Authorities say one person has been injured in the crash of a single-engine plane at the Rhinelander airport in northern Wisconsin.
  
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• Minneapolis, St. Paul to lower speed limits together this spring

  05-03-2020 18:08
  
  Traffic enforcement remains more controversial in Minneapolis than slower limits.
  
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• Minnesota's weekend forecast carries promise of an early spring

  05-03-2020 17:08
  
  Highs in the 40s and 50s will be typical, with a chance to reach the low 60s on Sunday.
  
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• Chief: 'Mental health' likely motive for Milwaukee brewery shooting

  05-03-2020 15:40
  
  A man who killed five co-workers at a Wisconsin brewery before shooting himself was likely motivated by "mental health issues" rather than racism, Milwaukee's police chief said.
  
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• Chief: 'Mental health' likely motive for brewery shooting

  05-03-2020 15:30
  
  A man who killed five co-workers at a Wisconsin brewery before shooting himself was likely motivated by "mental health issues" rather than racism, Milwaukee's police chief said.
  
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• Minnesota high school graduation rate hits all-time high, state says

  05-03-2020 14:47
  
  Nearly 84% of seniors earned a diploma in 2019; rates for black students and Hispanic students are rising.
  
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• Brewery shooting survivors fund exceeds $1,000,000

  05-03-2020 14:35
  
  The fund set up for the families of the five victims killed in a shooting at the Molson Coors plant in Milwaukee has exceeded its goal of $1 million.
  
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• Lois Riess headed back to Minnesota to face murder charges

  05-03-2020 14:13
  
  Lois Riess is charged in Dodge County with the killing of her husband, David, in 2018.
  
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• Death of man after arrest investigated in Moorhead

  05-03-2020 14:05
  
  State agents are investigating the death of a man who died after he was arrested on felony warrants in Moorhead.
  
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• Driver crosses centerline in Bemidji, kills other motorist in head-on crash

  05-03-2020 14:03
  
  The identity of the driver who died, a 76-year-old man, hasn't been released.
  
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• Alliance presses city leaders for answers after massive Becker fire

  05-03-2020 04:06
  
  The fire was not on the agenda for Wednesday's City Council meeting, but that didn't stop residents from showing up to voice concerns.
  
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• Student mental health the focus of St. Paul district, teachers union talks

  05-03-2020 03:53
  
  As strike date nears, teachers push for support teams and the district cites the $30 million cost.
  
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• Death of man during arrest in St. Cloud under investigation

  05-03-2020 03:53
  
  Police were called to the scene on a report of an unresponsive man.
  
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• Minnesota nonprofits, foundations prep for possible coronavirus outbreak

  05-03-2020 03:47
  
  Foundations, too, ramp up for possible coronavirus.
  
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• Real ID application, information office opens at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport

  05-03-2020 03:23
  
  The hope is to get frequent air travelers to apply for the federally approved ID card while waiting for their flights.
  
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• Nitrate problem worsening in rural Minnesota's drinking water

  05-03-2020 03:22
  
  A new report shows that fast action is needed to control the contamination.
  
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• Minnesota man convicted of impersonating a border agent

  05-03-2020 02:30
  
  A federal jury in New Mexico has convicted a Minnesota man accused of impersonating a U.S. Border Patrol agent last year.
  
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• 2 Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport passengers who self-quarantined are University of Minnesota students

  05-03-2020 02:27
  
  It's one of the increasing number of precautions being taken in Minnesota amid growing signs of the virus' spread.
  
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• Does President Trump favor battling Sanders for the Oval Office?

  05-03-2020 02:25
  In recent days the President, and GOP leaders, have suggested Senator Bernie Sanders is getting a raw deal, but why? Is that who the President wants to run against?        
  
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• Black voter support helps lift Biden on Super Tuesday

  05-03-2020 02:24
  Democratic strategist Abou Amara says if you can't win black voters, you don't have a path to the Democratic nomination.        
  
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• New bill might get rid of so-called 'whiskey' plates

  05-03-2020 02:08
  Senator Ron Latz proposed a bill that would get rid of the impoundment-plate requirement. He says the plates no longer serve a public safety function.        
  
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• Vice President Mike Pence cancels Thursday appearance at St. Paul campaign event

  05-03-2020 02:00
  
  The vice president is traveling to Washington state to speak with officials about the coronavirus. He'll still tour 3M earlier.
  
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• U of M: 2 students asked to self-quarantine after coronavirus exposure

  05-03-2020 01:59
  If they develop symptoms during the next 14 days they will be tested for the coronavirus.        
  
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• Minnesota BCA investigating after suspect dies in Moorhead after complaining of shortness of breath

  05-03-2020 01:55
  
  There are no body camera images of the incident, although the BCA is looking into whether dashboard cameras caught portions.
  
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• VP Mike Pence cancels Thursday appearance at St. Paul campaign event

  05-03-2020 01:54
  
  The vice president is traveling to Washington state to speak with officials about the coronavirus. He'll still tour 3M earlier.
  
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• Karen Pence to headline Thursday's St. Paul rally in place of VP

  05-03-2020 01:38
  Vice President Mike Pence will instead be in the state of Washington to address the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.        
  
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• University of Minnesota law professor who lied to IRS will keep his job

  05-03-2020 01:27
  
  Edward Adams has continued to collect his annual $170,820 salary
  
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• Closed Lakewalk could complicate Duluth's summer tourism

  05-03-2020 01:25
  
  Businesses will be open, but visitors won't have access to the shoreline during this $15 million phase of reconstructing the Lakewalk.
  
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• Minneapolis City Council committee nixes applying for federal grant for more cops

  05-03-2020 01:19
  
  Several members of the Public Safety and Emergency Management Committee said they were wary of hiring more officers before receiving the results of a city police staffing study.
  
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• Closed Lakewalk could complicate Canal Park's summer tourism

  05-03-2020 01:19
  
  Businesses will be open, but visitors won't have access to the shoreline during this $15 million phase of reconstructing the Lakewalk.
  
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• Brownsville felon charged with illegally making and possessing explosives, guns

  05-03-2020 00:52
  According to court documents, Kenneth Miller was charged with illegal manufacturing, dealing, transporting and possession explosives; and possession of a firearm.        
  
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• You can now apply for your REAL ID at MSP

  05-03-2020 00:35
  You can now schedule an appointment to apply for your REAL ID while you're waiting for a flight in Terminal 1.        
  
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• WEATHER: Showers overnight

  05-03-2020 00:33
  Windy Thursday with snow showers expected in the afternoon.        
  
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