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January 24, 2022 4:00 AM

Prosecutor: Cops could have stopped Chauvin, saved George Floyd

Defense attorneys described Floyd's death as a tragedy, but not a crime by their clients as opening arguments began Monday in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating Floyd’s constitutional rights.

by Jon Collins

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January 23, 2022 11:50 AM

Photos: World Snow Sculpting Championship in Stillwater

Teams of sculptors from around the world worked for several days along the St. Croix River in Stillwater to transform giant blocks of snow into works of art.

by MPR News Staff

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January 21, 2022 12:12 PM

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Surge path unclear as backlogs worsen

Minnesota’s newest COVID-19 data remains clouded by severe post-holiday reporting lags, making it difficult to know if the state’s past the current surge peak, or still climbing.

by MPR News Staff

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January 21, 2022 12:00 PM

Political experience is line of division among GOP governor hopefuls

Minnesota hasn’t elected a governor without prior elective experience since 1966. But some Republicans seeking their party’s nomination say a fresh start is needed as rivals say know-how is a must.

by Brian Bakst

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January 21, 2022 10:07 AM

Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, dies at 68

Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely and Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets,” has died at age 68.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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January 20, 2022 4:25 PM

A year after breach, Enbridge says it’s stopped Line 3 groundwater aquifer leak

Pipeline opponents are marking the one-year anniversary of the breach by calling for more accountability and details about the incident.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 20, 2022 3:52 PM

Extreme weather cost $280 billion globally in 2021

Large insurers are calling for urgent action on climate change after another year of costly catastrophic losses because of extreme weather.

by Paul Huttner

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January 20, 2022 12:52 PM

Jury seated in trial of 3 ex-MPD cops charged with violating Floyd's civil rights

It took a single day Thursday to find 18 jurors for the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights. Opening statements are expected Monday.

by Jon Collins and Nina Moini

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January 20, 2022 6:00 AM

Art Hounds recommend tales for young audiences

The Minnesota Children’s Theatre presents the world premiere of “Bina’s Six Apples.” A ceramics sale at Franconia Sculpture Park shows off the artistry of St. Croix Valley potters. And drummer Josh Lubavich of Duluth launches a solo EP.

by Emily Bright

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January 19, 2022 3:45 PM

Formula shortages stressing out some Minnesota parents

The shortages, caused by pandemic-related supply chain problems, are not widespread. But for some parents, the search to find formula can mean multiple trips to stores.

by Hannah Yang

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