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Minnesota drought finally eases under deep snow

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota began 2023 with about half the state still in drought. It was particularly bad in the south, with a severe stretch that began almost two years ago reaching from Minneapolis to close to the South Dakota border.

Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023

Jonathan Bernstein: Ex-felons deserve the right to vote

Minnesota this month became the latest state to restore voting rights to ex-felons once they are released from prison. Democrats around the U.S. have been pushing to reduce or eliminate restrictions on voting, in particular fighting to extend voting rights to people on parole or probation. Many Republicans have been…

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2023

Republican uses derogatory word for Polish people in speech claiming GOP is not bigoted

Mark Johnson made the remark during a debate in the Minnesota Senate about a bill that would allow undocumented residents to obtain driver’s licenses

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Parts of northern U.S. shut down ahead of winter storm

States in the northern plains are largely shutting down ahead of a massive winter storm that could dump up to 2 feet of snow in some areas, accompanied by strong winds and dangerously cold temperatures

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Historic snowfall expected as winter storm slams US Midwest

Cold temperatures, icy blizzards and strong gusts are expected to sweep through cities like Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2023

Patriots personnel vouched for Brian Flores in Vikings interview

Patriots personnel went to bat for Brian Flores during his Minnesota Vikings interview process.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 21, 2023

Storm could bring up to 20 inches of snow in southern Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — A dusting of snow Monday morning was just a preview of the main event expected to hit later this week as the Twin Cities metro area and southern Minnesota brace for the biggest snowstorm in 30 years.

Tribune News Service · Feb 20, 2023

Mother calls judge ‘garbage’ as she is sentenced for shooting six-year-old son dead

“I’m innocent. F*** you all. You’re garbage. That is all, your honour,” Julissa Thaler said at the sentencing

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota facing threatening, violent messages after attack in DC elevator

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's campaign disclosed Friday that the Democrat has been the focus of violent profanity-filled messages after she was attacked in an elevator in her D.C. apartment building earlier this month.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023

Mum swears at judge at sentencing after shooting her own son nine times with shotgun

Julissa Thaler, mum of murdered Eli Hart, from Minnesota, US, appeared to give the judge the middle finger after professing her innocence and telling the court "f**k you"

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023