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• Amazon now says remote work OK 2 days a week

  10-06-2021 23:08
  
  Corporate and tech employees at Amazon won't have to work in offices full time after coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
  
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• Minnesota Department of Education releases graduation data for 2020 school year

  10-06-2021 23:06
  
  The overall graduation rate for Minnesota high school seniors saw a slight uptick from 2019 to 2020, however, it was a smaller increase than the previous year
  
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• Republicans to extend land stewardship program 4 years

  10-06-2021 22:51
  
  Republicans who control the state Legislature plan to extend Wisconsin's contentious land stewardship program for four years, rather than another decade as Democratic Gov. Tony Evers wanted.
  
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• Ham Lake man killed in crash north of Cloquet

  10-06-2021 22:47
  
  Authorities said alcohol appears to be a contributing factor.
  
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• Walz announces additional $1.8B surplus, urges lawmakers to pass budget

  10-06-2021 22:16
  
  Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan responded to the report at the Minnesota State Capitol Thursday.
  
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• Hertz on track to exit bankruptcy protection this month

  10-06-2021 22:15
  
  Hertz will likely emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by the end of the month after a bankruptcy court confirmed the reorganization plan for the beleaguered car rental company.
  
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• Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth welcomes a baby monkey

  10-06-2021 21:58
  
  The black-crested mangabeys are among only 28 in the United States.
  
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• Reward offered to solve Brooklyn Park strip mall arson

  10-06-2021 21:11
  
  Two suspects are wanted for starting the fire at the K & J Shopping Center on April 19.
  
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• Native American contractors' letter seeks end to 'destructive and unlawful protests' over Line 3 pipeline

  10-06-2021 20:54
  
  The letter said it's a 'false narrative that there is no Native American support for this project.'
  
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• Derek Chauvin juror breaks down what worked for prosecution in George Floyd murder case

  10-06-2021 20:43
  
  Derek Chauvin's own bodycam video, along with testimony about asphyxiation, were crucial in convicting the fired Minneapolis police officer of murdering George Floyd.
  
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• 2nd Derek Chauvin juror who deliberated comes forward, breaks down what worked for prosecution and what didn't for defense in George Floyd murder case

  10-06-2021 20:43
  
  The 25-year-old Minneapolis woman gave high marks to the prosecution's lung specialist and the Minneapolis police chief.
  
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• Twin Cities roads are buckling under the extreme heat

  10-06-2021 19:23
  
  MnDOT has fixed 43 road explosions as of Thursday, and anticipates there will be more.
  
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• EXPLAINER: Chauvin's lawyer asks to probe alleged jury bias

  10-06-2021 18:50
  
  The defense attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd is seeking not only a new trial but also a hearingto "impeach the verdict" by investigating potential juror misconduct.
  
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• Pandemic decline continues four weeks after end of Minnesota mask mandate

  10-06-2021 18:48
  
  Four-week mark considered a key indicator of the impact of any changes in pandemic strategy, including the end of the mandate
  
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• Live updates: MDH reports 175 new COVID cases, 7 deaths

  10-06-2021 18:42
  
  The latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to vaccinate residents in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
  
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• Minnesota adolescent mental health treatment facility closes abruptly

  10-06-2021 18:34
  
  Cambia Hills cites payment dispute with state regulators as reason for closing.
  
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• Fatal shooting investigated in West St. Paul

  10-06-2021 17:08
  
  Police say they responded to reports of gun shots at Thompson Co. Park, and found a man with a gunshot wound that would prove to be fatal.
  
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• Culture of Corruption: ex-UAW leader gets 28-month sentence

  10-06-2021 16:30
  
  He plotted to steal up to $1.5 million in union dues, and the money he diverted was spent on golf clubs, vacation homes, booze and lavish meals, fostering a culture of corruption within the United Auto Workers union.
  
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• 2 men shot, critically wounded at Holiday station north of downtown Minneapolis

  10-06-2021 16:27
  
  No arrests have been announced.
  
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• 2 men shoot, critically wound each other at Holiday station north of downtown Minneapolis

  10-06-2021 16:27
  
  No arrests have been announced.
  
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• KARE in the Kitchen: Coastal Seafoods' Lobster Rolls

  10-06-2021 15:31
  
  Nothing says summer like a buttery lobster roll.You can make your own at home with this easy recipe from our friends at Coastal Seafoods.
  
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• Outdoor theater gets $10 million donation

  10-06-2021 15:08
  
  An outdoor theater struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic has received a massive donation.
  
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• Minnesota graduation rates hold steady in 2020, despite pandemic

  10-06-2021 14:53
  
  About 84% of high school seniors graduated on time.
  
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• Mount Everest climb canceled for local firefighter due to COVID-19

  10-06-2021 14:06
  
  Scott Coffey had been standing by, ready to climb, but his hike on Mt. Everest was cancelled last minute when the Sherpas got sick.
  
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• Man found fatally shot in West St. Paul park

  10-06-2021 13:46
  
  Authorities are calling it a "targeted shooting."
  
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• Three young adults sue for right to carry guns in Minnesota

  10-06-2021 13:37
  
  Three young adults in Minnesota believe the currentlaw is unconstitutional, and they are suing to lower the age to carry in public from 21 to 18.
  
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• Minneapolis to allocate millions in federal funds received through the American Rescue Plan

  10-06-2021 13:13
  
  A public hearing on the plan for the funds is set for 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 16.
  
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• Brainerd man gets prison for killing, decapitating bear on Red Lake land

  10-06-2021 12:38
  
  The 15-month sentence given Tuesday for Brett J. Stimac, 41, by U.S. District Judge Susan Nelson also included a year of supervised release and a $9,500 fine.
  
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• Former rivals Walker, Doyle join together to promote vaccine

  10-06-2021 08:10
  
  Former Wisconsin governors Jim Doyle and Scott Walker don't agree on much.
  
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• Apps that are draining your phone battery fastest

  10-06-2021 05:21
  
  All apps are not created equal. Some are draining the life out of your battery, but there are some tips to help reserve some juice.
  
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• At alternative Minneapolis high school, Class of 2021 graduates persevere through difficult times

  10-06-2021 05:13
  
  Takoda Prep graduated 15 students on Wednesday, double the total from last year.
  
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• Man drowns in St. Louis River in Duluth

  10-06-2021 05:00
  
  Just before 5:30 p.m., a 31-year-old man's body was found. Officials identified the man as Kevin Ingles of Superior, Wisconsin.
  
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• The century commemoration of Duluth lynching victims was postponed; now 101 is planned

  10-06-2021 03:34
  
  Keynote speaker Bryan Stevenson founded human rights organization Equal Justice Initiative.
  
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• Meat company JBS confirms it paid $11M ransom in cyberattack

  10-06-2021 03:15
  
  The world's largest meat processing company says it paid the equivalent of $11 million to hackers who broke into its computer system late last month.
  
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• BCA won't ID deputies who fatally shot man in Minneapolis' Uptown neighborhood

  10-06-2021 02:35
  
  The agency cited state law protecting undercover officers.
  
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• Evening downpour caused by high temperatures and dry conditions

  10-06-2021 02:14
  
  Prolonged high temperatures and drought-like conditions can cause strong pop-up thunderstorms with horizontal rain.
  
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• North St. Paul council member calls for outside financial investigation

  10-06-2021 01:41
  
  Council member says red flags on city manager account warrant action.
  
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• St. Paul PD peer-intervention program teaches officers how to police each other

  10-06-2021 01:34
  
  "EPIC stands for "Ethical Policing Is Courageous," says Officer Lou Ferraro. "It's a program that empowers the St. Paul PD to become active bystanders."
  
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• Man drowns in St. Louis River after jumping in to save two kids in Duluth

  10-06-2021 01:34
  
  Kevin Ingles, of Superior, Wis., had tried to save two children.
  
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• Minnesota lawmakers agree on $100 million funding boost for colleges

  10-06-2021 01:18
  
  Lawmakers finalize higher education spending.
  
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• Keystone XL pipeline nixed after Biden stands firm on permit

  10-06-2021 01:15
  
  The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline pulled the plug on the contentious project Wednesday after Canadian officials failed to persuade President Joe Biden to reverse his cancellation of its permit on the day he took office.
  
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• Man dies while helping rescue 2 children in Minnesota river

  10-06-2021 01:09
  
  A 31-year-old man who along with a group of bystanders came to the rescue of two young children struggling to stay afloat in a northeastern Minnesota river has died, authorities said Wednesday.
  
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• GameStop names Amazon veteran as CEO; sales accelerate

  10-06-2021 00:55
  
  GameStop, the video-game retailer whose manic stock movements captivated Wall Street this year, said Wednesday that it's brought on a pair of Amazon veterans as its new chief executive and chief financial officer to aid in its much anticipated digital turnaround.
  
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• St. Paul City Council moves to shut down tobacco store

  10-06-2021 00:52
  
  Neighbors have said the property has attracted crime.
  
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• New St. Paul nonprofit wants to nip racism in the bud through early childhood education

  10-06-2021 00:51
  
  The organization, Before Racism, is developing anti-racism curriculum for 1- to 5-year-olds.
  
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• Fatal crashes involving teen drivers in Minnesota have doubled this year

  10-06-2021 00:49
  
  Eight teens have died in wrecks this year in Minn.
  
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• EXPLAINER: Noor ruling could have impact for other ex-cops

  10-06-2021 00:45
  
  The Minnesota Supreme Court is deciding how to interpret the state's third-degree murder statute in a police killing case that is expected to have repercussions for the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.
  
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• Keystone pipeline nixed after Biden stands firm on permit

  10-06-2021 00:30
  
  The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline pulled the plug on the contentious project Wednesday after Canadian officials failed to persuade President Joe Biden to reverse his cancellation of its permit on the day he took office.
  
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• Minnesota Supreme Court takes 3rd-degree murder conviction for former officer Mohamed Noor under review

  10-06-2021 00:27
  
  The state supreme court justices heard arguments from Noor's attorney and the assistant Hennepin County attorney on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Police say nearly 250 arrested in Minnesota pipeline protest

  10-06-2021 00:23
  
  Nearly 250 people were arrested when protesters attempting to stop the final leg of the reconstruction of an oil pipeline across northwestern Minnesota took over a pump station, law enforcement officials said Wednesday.
  
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