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Ruby slippers theft update; Snow in the forecast

The FBI has returned a pair of ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz to their out of state owner —nearly two decades after a thief stole them from a northern Minnesota museum. And parts of Minnesota could see significant snow over the next week. MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard says there'll be a warm-up tomorrow before another shot of cold air on Wednesday, ahead of the precipitation.

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Second man indicted in ‘Oz’ ruby slippers’ theft. Walz to release supplemental budget

A federal grand jury has indicted a second Minnesota man in connection with the theft of a pair of ruby slippers from the movie “The Wizard of Oz.” Police are investigating an incident at Dar al-Farooq Center, a mosque in Bloomington. And Gov. Tim Walz is set to release his supplemental budget this week.
by Phil Picardi

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March weather is warmer than normal in Minnesota

Despite cooler temperatures forecast in the coming days, the month of March will likely be warmer than normal. That's according to climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley. He says the warm, dry winter of 2024 has counteracted the wettest December in history recorded at the end of last year.
by Emily Reese

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Minneapolis City Council overrides Frey's rideshare pay veto. Walz signs compromise SRO bill

In a vote of 10 to three on Thursday, the Minneapolis City Council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of an ordinance that raises rideshare drivers' pay and offers them more protections. And Gov. Tim Walz has signed a compromise school resource officer bill.
by Phil Picardi

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Burnsville shooting indictment; VP Kamala Harris in Minnesota

A federal grand jury has indicted the girlfriend of Shannon Gooden, the man who shot and killed three Burnsville first responders last month. Prosecutors allege that Ashley Dyrdahl bought guns for Gooden, who was barred from purchasing firearms because of a felony conviction. And a symbolic setting figured prominently into an appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris in Minnesota Thursday. Harris toured a Planned Parenthood North Central States facility to make a point about the Biden administration’s commitment to preserving access to abortion and other reproductive care.
by Emily Reese

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VP Harris visits Minnesota. Minneapolis City Council considers overriding Frey's rideshare veto

Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Minnesota Thursday. Harris will speak at a healthcare facility in St. Paul during her visit. And the Minneapolis City Council will decide whether to override a mayoral veto to enact pay raises for rideshare drivers.
by Phil Picardi

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Bills to end legacy college admissions, cut packaging waste move in Legislature

The state Senate higher education committee heard a bill Tuesday that would prohibit legacy admissions at Minnesota colleges and universities. And a bill advancing in the Minnesota Legislature aims to make all packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2032.
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota gun restriction legislation; Moorhead passes cease-fire resolution

A Minnesota public safety panel weighed a pair of proposals today that would let local governments restrict guns in public spaces. And a divided Moorhead city council last night approved a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.

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Cousins leaves Vikings for Falcons. Ticketing bill could help fans in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz is urging small businesses negatively affected by the lack of snow this winter in Minnesota to apply for federal assistance. A bill aimed at protecting consumers who buy online tickets to games and concerts is headed to the House floor. And Kirk Cousins is leaving the Minnesota Vikings for a big new contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
by Emily Bright

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