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Biden Pardons 3 MN Prisoners In Largest-Ever Clemency
President Joe Biden on Thursday commuted the sentences of 1,500 Americans, including three from the Twin Cities metro area.

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President Joe Biden on Thursday commuted the sentences of 1,500 Americans, including three from the Twin Cities metro area.

Pine City Schools must pay $65K after an investigation found at least 10 classmates repeatedly bullied a 7th-grade girl.
Two residential homes were significantly damaged after a fire from a homeless encampment spread, displacing at least eight residents.
Several chains are open in Minnesota on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or both.
The Minnesota Vikings have a 99 percent chance of making the playoffs, according to NFL.com, and could clinch before their next game.
Two Minnesotans are accused of animal cruelty after deputies said they found dogs and cats living in extremely unsainiatary conditions.
Southern Wisconsin residents should see some light snow Wednesday before wind chills drop to 20 degrees below zero Wednesday.
Minnesota will see "wind chill values of 15 to 30 degrees below zero expected this afternoon through tonight," the NWS said.
Ryan Borgwardt, 45, was booked into the Green Lake County Jail just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Minneapolis City Council resolution called for amnesty for the anti-Israel protesters who occupied and damaged Morrill Hall on Oct. 21.
In Minnesota, six hospitals achieved special recognition as "High Performing," a "Maternity Access Hospital," or both.
"An arctic front will pass on Wednesday with brisk west northwest winds plunging the temperatures and wind chills to very cold levels."
"An Arctic cold front will bring the chance for accumulating snow, strong winds, and frigid air to the Upper Midwest starting later today."
The incident happened days after the CEO of Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Care was shot and killed in an apparent targeted attack.
A man with a gun similar to the one used in the killing of a UnitedHealthcare CEO was taken into custody on Monday, authorities said.
"Minnesotans should be wary of thin ice on lakes and ponds," Woodbury officials said in a social media post.
Call for “Luna” in the Twin Cities metro and it’s anyone’s guess if a dog or cat will come running. Luna is the top name for female dogs and
Wisconsin is experiencing its second consecutive December full of unseasonably warm winter weather.
Minnesota is experiencing its second consecutive December full of unseasonably warm winter weather.
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