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Poisoned eagles released into the wild

MINNEAPOLIS — University of Minnesota officials have released a half-dozen bald eagles found poisoned near the Twin Cities back into the wild. Minnesota Public Radio ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, January 9, 2023 4:58 am

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Minnesota governor still wants tax rebates from huge surplus

ST. PAUL— Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Friday that his budget proposal will include tax rebates from the state’s enormous $17.6 billion budget surplus but ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, January 6, 2023 8:55 pm

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Jefferson, Vikings regroup after major slip-up for offense

MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Jefferson’s race toward the NFL receiving record hit quite a speed bump on the grass in Green Bay last week. The entire ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, January 6, 2023 5:04 pm

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2 years of probation for Minnesota man killing bear in backyard

MINNEAPOLIS — A judge has sentenced a central Minnesota man accused of killing a 500-pound black bear in his backyard to probation and temporarily stripped ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, January 6, 2023 4:11 pm

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Bills’ Hamlin breathing on his own, joins team via video

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — It was uplifting enough for the Buffalo Bills staff and players to see Damar Hamlin appear on the video screen in ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, January 6, 2023 3:20 pm

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Rochester woman gets probation for helping husband set fires

MINNEAPOLIS — A Rochester woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for helping her husband set fires during protests over George Floyd’s death ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 5:23 pm

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Newly empowered Minnesota Democrats pledge to move swiftly

ST. PAUL — Minnesota's Democratic leaders pledged Wednesday to use their new control of the state Legislature — and a $17.6 billion budget surplus — ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 5:20 pm

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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no winner

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing resulted in plenty of losers but not a ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 4:12 pm

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Update: McCarthy rejected for House speaker with GOP in disarray

WASHINGTON — House Republicans flailed through a second day of multiple balloting Wednesday, unable to elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House speaker or come ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 10:11 am

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Delta airliner goes off icy taxiway in Minneapolis snowstorm

MINNEAPOLIS — A Delta jet went off an icy taxiway after landing in a snowstorm in Minneapolis but no passengers were injured, the airline said. ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 10:09 am

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Vikings place starting o-linemen O’Neill, Schlottman on IR

EAGAN — The Minnesota Vikings placed right tackle Brian O’Neill and center Austin Schlottman on injured reserve on Tuesday, all but ending the season for ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 8:50 am

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McCarthy fails in marathon votes for speaker, House adjourns

WASHINGTON — Unable to elect Republican leader Kevin McCarthy as the new House speaker Tuesday, the Republicans adjourned for the day in disarray as the ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 5:29 pm

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Democrats take full control as Minnesota Legislature convenes

ST. PAUL — Democrats took full control of state government as the Minnesota Legislature convened Tuesday for its 2023 session, with leaders planning to use ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 5:27 pm

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NFL balances emotions, tight schedule after Hamlin shock

The NFL pushed ahead Tuesday with a difficult balancing act, navigating players’ emotions after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin’s shocking cardiac arrest with a tight playoff ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 5:22 pm

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Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field

CINCINNATI — Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say he suffered a cardiac arrest on the field ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 6:31 am

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