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St. Paul leaders are expected to outline a new three-part plan to address homelessness in the city with winter approaching.
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Former Owatonna employee sues city and 3 top officials for age discrimination and retaliation
Owatonna’s former communications manager is suing the city and three top officials for alleged age discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower violations after she claims a younger leadership team pushed her out of her position, according to court documents filed last week. De...
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Minnesota sports bars scramble to keep up with streaming for fans
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Supreme Court rebuffs Trump administration restrictions on medical care for transgender inmates
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E-bike crash with semi kills man along Crow Wing County highway
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3M Fairmont plant layoffs start Dec. 18, company to cut 62 jobs
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St. Paul Public Schools board delays vote on midyear teacher cuts
The St. Paul Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night to postpone a decision on cutting English Learner teaching positions in the middle of the school year.....
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