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House passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program
WASHINGTON — The House voted Friday to reauthorize and reform a key U.S. government surveillance tool following a ...
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Winter by the numbers: warmer weather and savings
By Anika Besst Minnesota just experienced its warmest meteorological winter on record, beating the previous one set in ...
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Convictions: April 1-8
— Kalewana Omot Abela, 24, Austin, was sentenced to two years supervised probation and fined $100 for gross ...
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Minnesota lawmakers debate tighter rules for tech companies over content that could harm kids
By Dana Ferguson As Minnesota kids report mounting mental health side effects stemming from social media, lawmakers are ...
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How immigrant workers in US have helped boost job growth and stave off a recession
MIAMI — Having fled economic and political chaos in Venezuela, Luisana Silva now loads carpets for a South ...
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Man of the Shroud exhibit open in Rochester
The Church of St. Pius X, in Rochester, is inviting people from the region to visit and explore ...
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Trout stocking on Wolf Creek hits five-year mark ahead of trout opener
For the fifth year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has stocked Wolf Creek in Austin’s Todd Park ...
Education
Riverland selected for Achieving the Dream’s Rural Serving Cohort
Riverland Community College has been selected by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national, leading higher education reform network ...
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Health department says 22 Minnesota water systems have PFAS above new federal limits
By Kirsti Marohn, Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger The Minnesota Department of Health says 17 communities, a veterans’ ...
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OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in ‘trial of the century,’ dies at 76
LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he ...
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2 deputies injured and 1 suspect killed in exchange of gunfire in Minneapolis suburb
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Hennepin County sheriff’s deputies were injured while serving a warrant and a suspect was ...
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Biden administration sets first-ever limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water that will ...
Business
Hormel seeking nominations for 2024 Class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes
Now in its third year, the 10 Under 20 Food Heroes program recognizes young innovators fostering positive change ...
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Hayfield man injured in Tuesday morning crash in Olmsted County
A Hayfield man was injured Tuesday morning as the result of a single-vehicle crash in Olmsted County. According ...
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Watch for prescribed burns April 10 on Highway 218 south of Blooming Prairie
BLOOMING PRAIRIE — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is alerting motorists on Highway 218 south of Blooming Prairie ...