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Stories from March 4, 2024

Super Tuesday early voting update; Minneapolis janitors strike

The final update before Super Tuesday of early presidential primary voting shows more than 88,000 ballots are in so far in Minnesota. And about a hundred janitors joined a picket line Monday morning outside of Ameriprise headquarters in downtown Minneapolis, as workers who clean more than a hundred buildings across the Twin Cities started a three-day strike.
by Elena See

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Minnesota House advances change to school resource officer law

Minnesota House advances change to school resource officer law

The bill would exempt school resource officers from a policy that prohibits the use of prone holds on students. They would still be restricted from using the holds — except in some situations — under their police training.
by Dana Ferguson

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A U.N. report finds 'reasonable grounds to believe' attacks in Israel included rapes

A U.N. report finds 'reasonable grounds to believe' attacks in Israel included rapes

The report, which fell short of a full U.N. investigation, said rape likely occurred at at least three sites on Oct. 7. Some hostages held in Gaza were also subject to sexual violence, the team found.
by Becky Sullivan and Michele Kelemen

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FAA audit faults Boeing for 'multiple instances' of quality control shortcomings

FAA audit faults Boeing for 'multiple instances' of quality control shortcomings

The findings, part of a six-week audit by the FAA, singled out both Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems in the wake of January's in-flight door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet.
by Russell Lewis and Joel Rose

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Most Twin Cities area schools districts show deficits for 2024-25

Most Twin Cities area schools districts show deficits for 2024-25

A new survey of school districts in the Twin Cities region, Rochester and Duluth finds more than 70 percent are expecting budget shortfalls in the upcoming school year, with Minneapolis and St. Paul facing the biggest gaps.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Super Tuesday could solidify a November matchup that leaves some Minnesota voters cringing

Super Tuesday could solidify a November matchup that leaves some Minnesota voters cringing

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have commanding leads in their party’s nomination races. Minnesota and other Super Tuesday states could all but lock in the rematch to the dismay of some voters.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota state patrol chief reflects on 25 years of service ahead of transition

Minnesota state patrol chief reflects on 25 years of service ahead of transition

In a little over a month, State Patrol Col. Matt Langer will close out 25 years with the agency including 10 years at the helm. He shares his reflections ahead of his transition into his new role with the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Cooler but still mild week ahead

Cooler but still mild week ahead

After our earliest recorded 70 degree reading in the Twin Cities Sunday, it’ll be cooler but still well above normal this week for most. We have two chances of some rain and snow Monday and then again late Wednesday into Thursday for some. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Kamala Harris called for a cease-fire in Gaza. Here's what we know about the talks

Kamala Harris called for a cease-fire in Gaza. Here's what we know about the talks

Harris was due to meet Monday with a top official in Israel's war cabinet. She is calling for a cease-fire to facilitate an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
by D. Parvaz

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Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack

Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack

The Supreme Court has restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for the Capitol riot. 
by The Associated Press

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Office janitors on strike in Twin Cities. Waseca wildfire under control

More than 4,000 office janitors across the Twin Cities are on strike Monday. Their push for wage increases and affordable health care follows recent wins for retail janitors. And officials say a large grass fire near Waseca is now under control.
by Emily Bright

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Kawhi Leonard scores 32 points, Clippers edge Timberwolves 89-88 in physical, defensive game

Kawhi Leonard scores 32 points, Clippers edge Timberwolves 89-88 in physical, defensive game

Kawhi Leonard had 32 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 89-88 on Sunday in a physical and defensive game between two of the top four teams in the Western Conference. 
by The Associated Press

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Abortion is enshrined as a constitutional right in France after lawmakers approve an amendment

Abortion is enshrined as a constitutional right in France after lawmakers approve an amendment

French lawmakers have approved a bill that will enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the French Constitution during a historic joint session of parliament in at the Palace of Versailles. 
by The Associated Press

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Getting off fossil fuels is hard, but this city is doing it — building by building

Getting off fossil fuels is hard, but this city is doing it — building by building

Ithaca, N.Y., wants to eliminate greenhouse gasses by 2030 — 20 years faster than the rest of the country. But even in this liberal city meeting climate targets is harder than expected.
by Jeff Brady

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Women report sexual harassment at glitzy legal tech events in a #MeToo moment

Women report sexual harassment at glitzy legal tech events in a #MeToo moment

Fed up with what they see as their industry's tolerance of men's transgressions and predatory behavior, women are telling their stories — in person, in group chats and on LinkedIn.
by Jaclyn Diaz and Bill Chappell

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Repairing ‘damage’ or perfecting policies? Fix bills take center stage at the Capitol

Repairing ‘damage’ or perfecting policies? Fix bills take center stage at the Capitol

After Democrats moved landmark policy and spending changes in 2023, Republicans say they’ll aim to roll back changes or at least have a greater say in proposed corrections bills.
by Dana Ferguson

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Liftoff! Four people are on their way to the space station on NASA's Crew-8 mission

Liftoff! Four people are on their way to the space station on NASA's Crew-8 mission

Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut will spend about six months on the International Space Station - conducting experiments and research. They'll relieve four people of the Crew-7 mission.
by Russell Lewis

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