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Video: Two-time Gopher Women's Hockey national champ uses athleticism to help Minnesotans with Parkinson's

Jan 22, 2022 05:57AM ● By Editor

Cara Herbers was co-captain of the Gopher Women's Hockey, and now she's a mechanical engineering Ph.D. student adapting technology for patients with poor balance. By Eva Anderson from KARE 11 News - January 21, 2022

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Video: Federal officials allege Minnesota nonprofit stole millions of tax dollars meant to feed kids during pandemic

Jan 22, 2022 05:47AM ● By Editor

A Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that was supposed to help feed underprivileged children during the COVID-19 pandemic is now under federal investigation for allegedly spending millions of dollars in public money on cars, luxury items and lakefront properties. By Eric Rasmussen of KSTP-TV • January 21, 2022

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Minnesota Governor Walz proposes checks up to $350 as part of economic package

Jan 21, 2022 06:02AM ● By Editor

The payments, which a news release from the governor's office refers to as "Walz Checks," would be $350 for married couples filing jointly who make up to $273,470. Single tax filers earning up to $164,400 would receive $175. From WDIO-TV - January 20, 2022

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Florida man charged after 4 found dead at Minnesota-Canada border

Jan 21, 2022 05:56AM ● By Editor

A Florida man was charged Thursday with human smuggling after the bodies of four people, including a baby and a teen, were found in Canada near the U.S. border in what authorities believe was a failed crossing attempt during a freezing blizzard. From Minnesota Public Radio News - January 20, 2022

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Children removed from foster homes after allegations of abuse

Jan 20, 2022 06:55AM ● By Editor

The families have been gathering outside the Carlton County courthouse for more than a week after they say pictures and video proved two women were abusing children in their care. By Bonney Bowman from KBJR-TV -January 19, 2020

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Duluth mayor Emily Larson weighs in on Minnesota Governor Walz's proposed bonding bill

Jan 20, 2022 06:39AM ● By Editor

Larson pointed to the $12 million allotted to Spirit Mountain as a great example of a project that not only impacts the city but the region as a whole. From WDIO-TV - January 19, 2022

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Duluth crews quickly knock down ‘encampment fire’ under I-35 Wednesday

Jan 20, 2022 06:36AM ● By Editor

By almost 2:30 p.m. the fire was completely out. No injuries were reported. Traffic was not impacted. By Briggs LeSavage of KBJR-TV - January 19, 2022

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Esko fire destroys family’s home: ‘Thankful to be alive’

Jan 20, 2022 06:31AM ● By Editor

After getting his wife, two kids and three dogs out of the home, they all grabbed fire extinguishers and tried to hold off the flames. By the time fire crews arrived, the fire had spread to the house itself. By Quinn Gorham of KBJR-TV - January 18, 2022

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Over 100 nurses arrive to help short-staffed Minnesota hospitals

Jan 20, 2022 06:19AM ● By Editor

Walz said that $40 million would cover costs for providers, primarily registered nurses, who will work 60 hours per week for 60 days to provide care for patients at certain state hospitals facing staffing shortages. By Rebecca Omastiak of KSTP-TV - January 19, 2022

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Ice on Great Lakes starting to expand with recent Arctic blasts

Jan 19, 2022 10:08AM ● By Editor

Lake Superior has only one-third the typical amount of ice at this time of year. By Mark Torregrossa from mlive.com - January 18, 2022

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