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A hot air balloon crashed into a power line and caused a fire, but everyone is OK

ROCHESTER — Three people in a hot air balloon in Minnesota escaped largely unscathed after their basket clipped ...

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Researchers: Homelessness declined slightly in Minnesota since 2018, pandemic effect unclear

By Ellie Roth Wilder Research’s 2023 Minnesota Homeless Study found a slight decrease in those experiencing homelessness from ...

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Marijuana, cannabis, or hemp: Why Minnesota is choosing its words carefully

By Estelle Timar-Wilcox When the state of Minnesota legalized adult-use cannabis last year, legislators made a subtle change ...

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Discarded batteries a growing fire risk for garbage handlers

By Dan Gunderson Rechargeable lithium ion batteries are showing up more frequently in garbage. As a result, local ...

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As electric vehicle sales slow, US relaxes plans for stricter auto emissions standards for awhile

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration this week is expected to announce new automobile emissions standards that relax proposed ...

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Federal Reserve is likely to preach patience as consumers and markets look ahead to rate cuts

WASHINGTON — Across the United States, many people are eagerly anticipating the Federal Reserve’s first cut to its ...

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Walz budget revisions focus on shoring up new tax credit, ambulance services

By Dana Ferguson Gov. Tim Walz introduced a $226 million rework of the state budget Monday, opting to ...

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Tornadoes kill 3 and leave trails of destruction in the central US

LAKEVIEW, Ohio (AP) — Blaine Schmidt sifted through the broken glass and splintered wood throughout his Ohio home ...

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Home sellers are cutting list prices as spring buying season starts with higher mortgage rates

LOS ANGELES — More homeowners eager to sell their home are lowering their initial asking price in a ...

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DNR limits walleye fishing to catch-and-release on Mille Lacs through mid August

By Kirsti Marohn Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake will be catch-and-release only until mid August, the Minnesota ...

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Woman charged with buying guns used in Minnesota standoff that killed 3 first responders

MINNEAPOLIS — A woman has been charged with illegally buying guns used in the killings of three Minnesota ...

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Minnesota lawmakers propose plan to cut red tape in clean energy permitting process

By Dana Ferguson Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a proposal to streamline the clean energy permitting process in ...

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Minnesota court affirms rejection of teaching license for ex-officer who shot Philando Castile

ST. PAUL — A Minnesota board was justified when it rejected a substitute teaching license for a former ...

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On latest lap through Capitol, backers of legal sports betting bill strain for winning formula

By Clay Masters A lot of stars would have to align for a sports betting bill to become ...

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US inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevated

WASHINGTON — Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a ...

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