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Friday, March 14, 2025
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Proposals to cut down on bad driving cross political lanes in Minnesota session
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A variety of bills that aim to make Minnesota’s roads less treacherous are rolling their way through the legislative process. It could wind up as one area of bipartisan consensus in a session where that is a paramount.
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Minnesota National Guard members receive email instructing those with gender dysphoria to voluntarily separate
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The email to National Guard members lays out a timeline for service members who experience gender dysphoria to voluntarily separate from the military.
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DOGE lease cancellations: These government offices could be closed in Minnesota
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The General Services Administration, working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, has notified landlords that federal agencies will be terminating hundreds of leases for offices and buildings in the coming months — including a dozen in Minnesota.
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Four strings, infinite joy: T.H.U.G. is a ukulele group with a name to remember
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The Two Harbors Ukulele Group (T.H.U.G.), a lively ensemble of mostly senior musicians, brings joy through its 400+ song repertoire, performing everywhere from senior living facilities to breweries, with a passion for community, lifelong learning and, most importantly, fun.
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More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
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More than 50 universities — including the University of Minnesota — are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs his officials say exclude white and Asian American students.
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Minneapolis cancels planned iftar, citing separation of church and state
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Minneapolis City Council members have canceled a planned iftar, after city officials raised concerns about hosting a religious event with public funds.
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North Dakota went big for Trump. Now many farmers say they face an uncertain future
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In North Dakota, many farmers are still recovering from the 2018 trade war and are now bracing for more losses as President Trump levies sweeping tariffs on everything from soybeans to pork.
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### Former reality TV star wins Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Duluth racer holds as second-fastest rookie
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Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes has won the longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska. As of early Friday, Duluth’s Emily Ford continued to run in 17th place, and was the second-fastest rookie so far.
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### Former Super Bowl MVPs Aaron Rodgers and Cooper Kupp hit the open market
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The NFL league year kicked off with two former Super Bowl MVPs hitting the open market: receiver Cooper Kupp and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Vikings is among other teams making changes.
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### ‘Tattoos are like a memory’: Rooted in Indigenous culture, the Mni Sota Akitho Festival debuts
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A unique tattoo festival aims to bring together community through cultural learning and celebrations in downtown St. Paul.
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### Braden Schneider scores in overtime to give the Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Wild
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Braden Schneider scored at 1:51 of overtime to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
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### ‘Identical patients’: A Minneapolis ER doc remembers the COVID-19 surge
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### Vikings trade former starting guard Ed Ingram to Texans for 6th-round pick in 2026 draft
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The Minnesota Vikings traded guard Ed Ingram to the Houston Texans for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. The fourth-year player was supplanted in the starting lineup during the 2024 season.
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