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• Lake Minnetonka couple sue over municipal dock in front of their property

  02-04-2020 23:58
  
  They say the dock is a safety hazard that limits the use of their lakeshore.
  
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• Lawsuit: Sherburne jail ignored inmate's warning signs before suicide

  02-04-2020 23:55
  
  Documents indicate inmate had contemplated suicide, but jail and doctor insist case was properly handled.
  
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• Lake Minnetonka couple sues over municipal dock in front of their property

  02-04-2020 23:51
  
  They say the dock is a safety hazard that limits the use of their lakeshore.
  
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• Ramsey County judge, former University of Minnesota lawyer is appointed to appeals court

  02-04-2020 23:34
  
  Jennifer Frisch was appointed to replace Chief Judge Edward Cleary, who is retiring at the end of April.
  
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• Lawsuit: Minneapolis Public Schools failed to investigate math teacher's alleged assault of custodian

  02-04-2020 23:06
  
  Michael Jubiter, a black custodian, says a white math teacher pinned him against an elevator and grabbed his nipples.
  
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• First Biden, now Sanders, endorse 2 school referendums

  02-04-2020 22:50
  
  First Joe Biden, and now Bernie Sanders, is endorsing a pair of Wisconsin school district referendum votes that are on Tuesday's ballot.
  
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• Judge won't delay Wisconsin election but extends voting

  02-04-2020 22:40
  
  A federal judge on Thursday declined to postpone Wisconsin's presidential primary over the health threat from the new coronavirus, but he ordered that people be given an extra six days beyond Tuesday's election for absentee voting.
  
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• Ice-out declared on Lake Minnetonka nearly two weeks earlier than usual

  02-04-2020 22:01
  
  The much-anticipated spring milestone is here.
  
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• Hennepin judge grants public access to two defendants' hearings, but not in all cases

  02-04-2020 21:51
  
  The judge declined to open up all hearings in the county to full public access.
  
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• Wisconsin regents OK new Green Bay chancellor

  02-04-2020 21:10
  
  The University of Wisconsin System regents on Thursday approved hiring Michael Alexander as UW-Green Bay's new chancellor.
  
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• Senate Democratic leader Shilling won't seek re-election

  02-04-2020 21:00
  
  The leader of Wisconsin's state Senate Democrats announced Thursday that she won't seek re-election this fall.
  
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• MnDOT spending $1 billion on 2020 road projects

  02-04-2020 20:36
  
  Work on Hwy. 5 near the MSP Airport may pose the biggest travel challenges.
  
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• Good news, Minnesota: Ice-out declared on Lake Minnetonka nearly two weeks earlier than usual

  02-04-2020 19:40
  
  The much-anticipated spring milestone is here.
  
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• Dr. Fauci's face will soon be on a bobblehead

  02-04-2020 19:30
  
  The United States' top infectious disease specialist is getting his own bobblehead.
  
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• Wisconsin doctor, husband targeted and killed, police say

  02-04-2020 19:20
  
  University of Wisconsin-Madison police investigators were working Thursday to determine why a respected physician and her husband were targeted and killed.
  
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• National Sports Center officials concerned about lost revenue during shutdown

  02-04-2020 18:47
  
  The nonprofit seeking millions of dollars in aid to make it through the closure caused by the coronavirus.
  
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• One new death as Minnesota's COVID-19 cases rise to 742

  02-04-2020 18:35
  
  One more Minnesota resident has died from COVID-19, raising the state's total to 18, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Thursday,.
  
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• Hospitalizations rise as Minnesota COVID-19 infections hit 742, with 1 more death

  02-04-2020 18:25
  
  Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue to increase. There are 75 patients needing inpatient care, an increase of 21 from Wednesday. Thirty-eight patients are in ICU.
  
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• Duluth looks to forgo rent for major airport employer

  02-04-2020 18:20
  
  The move could save AAR Corp. more than $111,000 through June.
  
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• Minnesota COVID-19 infections hit 742 with 53 new cases and 1 more death

  02-04-2020 18:12
  
  Hospitalizations continue to rise across the state; death toll now at 18.
  
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• Walz names Ramsey County Judge Frisch to Court of Appeals

  02-04-2020 18:05
  
  Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Ramsey County Assistant Chief Judge Jennifer Frisch to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
  
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• Lawsuit: Minneapolis Public Schools failed to investigate math teacher assaulting custodian

  02-04-2020 18:01
  
  Michael Jubiter, a black custodian, says a white math teacher pinned him against an elevator and grabbed his nipples.
  
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• One killed in head-on crash near Waconia

  02-04-2020 17:58
  
  The accident occurred on County Road 10 in Laketown Township.
  
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• Weather warning posted for parts of Dakotas, Minnesota

  02-04-2020 17:45
  
  A powerful spring storm is generating winter-like weather conditions in the Dakotas and northwestern Minnesota with record snowfall and heavy winds.
  
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• Police: Man coughs on Moorhead grocery worker, blames minorities for virus

  02-04-2020 17:25
  
  The suspect was jailed soon after the encounter.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak could affect UW's fall semester

  02-04-2020 17:20
  University of Wisconsin President Ray Cross cautioned Thursday that the coronavirus outbreak that has already led to the suspension of all in-person spring classes could also force changes to the fall semester, which is scheduled to begin in August.
  
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• Eric Erkkila jumps into St. Louis County Board race

  02-04-2020 16:39
  
  He is the fourth candidate vying for the seat in the West Duluth district.
  
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• Drone footage shows dramatic slowdown of life in the Twin Cities

  02-04-2020 16:22
  
  The first business day after Gov. Tim Walz's "stay at home" order went into effect, normally busy spots had an eerie calm.
  
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• Dairy farmers begin to flush away milk due to coronavirus

  02-04-2020 16:00
  
  Many dairy processing plants across Wisconsin have more product than they can handle and that's forced farmers to begin dumping their milk down the drain.
  
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• More than 30 flee early-morning fire in north Minneapolis fourplex

  02-04-2020 15:44
  
  At least 21 children inside at the time, according to the Red Cross. No injuries reported.
  
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• Turkey busts through semi windshield on I-35E

  02-04-2020 15:15
  
  The driver was not hurt and the turkey went back into a wooded area, police said.
  
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• Ramsey County judge, former U lawyer is appointed to appeals court

  02-04-2020 14:27
  
  Jennifer Frisch is filling the vacancy being left by retirement of Chief Judge Edward Cleary.
  
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• Perham man accused of fatally shooting, stabbing roommate

  02-04-2020 13:20
  
  A Perham man is accused of killing his roommate by stabbing him in the eyes and shooting him repeatedly.
  
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• Testing supply chain remains concern in Minnesota

  02-04-2020 10:41
  Widespread testing is important to identify and stop the spread of COVID-19, but Minnesota officials say the supply chain is causing problems.
  
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• Key virus testing ingredient on backorder

  02-04-2020 10:02
  Gov. Walz, others press federal government to follow through on pledges to deliver critical testing supplies for COVID-19.
  
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• Husband released from nursing home, surprises wife on 84th birthday

  02-04-2020 09:24
  Jerry and Beverley Lindell had been separated because of a COVID-19 lock-down.
  
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• Elmer Trefethen, whose World War II service included the Battle of Okinawa, dies at 96

  02-04-2020 04:41
  
  After his discharge in January 1946, he returned to Minneapolis and his job at Pillsbury.
  
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• A neighborhood rises above viruses, vandals and other plagues

  02-04-2020 04:28
  
  This is a story about someone who wanted to help: Cedar Thomas is an artist, a college senior and one of millions of Minnesotans making the best of bad times.
  
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• Vikings' Cook, Hunter donate Madden money to North Memorial

  02-04-2020 03:45
  Minnesota Vikings stars Dalvin Cook and Danielle Hunter are donating the money they received from being on Madden 20 for PPEs.
  
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• University of Minnesota president says she will propose new 'fee refund' for students

  02-04-2020 03:30
  
  Regents will meet after students said they were shortchanged.
  
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• U president says she will propose new 'fee refund' for students

  02-04-2020 03:28
  
  Regents will meet after students said they were shortchanged.
  
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• Twin Cities public works departments curtailing operations during COVID-19 outbreak

  02-04-2020 03:18
  
  Departments are limiting operations to those deemed critical while suspending some seasonal tasks and hires.
  
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• COVID-19 doesn't stop Autism Awareness Month

  02-04-2020 02:05
  This week the CDC announced that 1 in 54 children is now diagnosed with autism. April is Autism Awareness Month.
  
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• Minnesota researchers developing COVID-19 antibody test

  02-04-2020 01:51
  The University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic are developing antibody tests that would tell whether a person has had COVID-19.
  
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• St. Paul OKs $1,000 emergency grants for up to 1,000 families affected by COVID-19

  02-04-2020 01:49
  
  Grants will also be available for up to 300 small businesses devastated by the economic shutdown.
  
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• St. Paul okays $1K emergency grants for up to 1,000 families affected by COVID-19

  02-04-2020 01:47
  
  Grants will also be available for up to 300 small businesses devastated by the economic shutdown.
  
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• Students, parents blast University of Minnesota for flat-fee room and board refund

  02-04-2020 01:41
  Both students and parents say they believe a prorated refund is fair. The U is standing by its decision for now but will meet by end of week to discuss.
  
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• Police: Couple found slain at UW Arboretum were targeted

  02-04-2020 01:10
  
  University of Wisconsin Police said Wednesday a couple found slain at the university's arboretum apparently were targeted.
  
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• First responders urge lawmakers to ease path to workers' compensation for those with COVID-19

  02-04-2020 01:04
  
  The measure impacts those on the front line who are at risk of contracting the disease.
  
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• Police make arrest after man found dead in Perham

  02-04-2020 01:01
  Police arrested a man at the scene without incident.The man was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on probable cause of second-degree murder.
  
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