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Chris Clark, president of Xcel's Minnesota operations, told reporters that a container being used to catch water from the leaking pipe spilled over. The new leak is much smaller than the original one back in November. Clark says there's still no threat to the public.
Xcel is hosting an open house on Monday at the Monticello Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m.
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Xcel Energy says it will power down its Monticello nuclear power plant after the utility discovered more radioactive tritium leaking into groundwater. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
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A woman who admitted recruiting and grooming high school girls for a one-time Minnesota Republican Party operative is testifying against him at his trial today.
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An alleged victim of top Minnesota Republican Party donor Tony Lazzaro testified in federal court Wednesday that Lazzaro paid her for sex after connecting with her on social media. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
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A big trove of Minneapolis public school data is online, confirming fears of public exposure, and a sex trafficking case that rocked the Minnesota Republican Party is finally on trial. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders agreed on the broad parameters of how legislative committees would spend tens of billions on health care, education, public safety and more. Now lawmakers will map out the specifics of a two-year budget. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
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Authorities investigate possible blown signal, serious crash by light rail train in Minneapolis and the legislature has its final financial figures for the next state budget, with billions more planned for schools. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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Tony Lazzaro faces federal charges of sex trafficking minors. Prosecutors say Lazzaro served teenage girls alcohol at his luxury apartment, then gave them cash and expensive gifts in exchange for sex. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
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Stillwater starts gearing up for flood threat as river forecasts come later this week and St. Paul is offering big hiring bonuses to fill teacher ranks. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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Thirteen southern Minnesota sheriffs have signed on to a letter opposing proposed new gun regulations. The House and Senate have taken up versions of a bill that proposes penalties for gun owners who don’t follow new rules about locking up guns, and ammunition, among other things. This is a morning news update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
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