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The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 15: Last-minute moves

Twin Cities — Dec 13, 18:46

Playoff time is here, as the powers of fantasy football leagues begin three weeks of battle for championship glories. But for non-powers, including your Humble Narrator who missed the playoffs by (checks math) just TWO lousy points, it’s time for our lesser postseason competition...

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Late-game magic lifts Wild past Senators

Twin Cities — Dec 13, 16:34

The victory came less than 24 hours after the Wild shocked the hockey world, trading for star defenseman Quinn Hughes, who arrives on Sunday.

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At least 2 killed and 8 hurt in shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island

Twin Cities — Dec 13, 15:51

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Multiple people were shot Saturday in the area of Brown University, police said, as the Ivy League school issued an active shooter alert and urged students and staff to take shelter during the second day of final exams. Police did not i...

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Activist Shot While Open Carrying at ‘No Kings’ Protest Will Not Face Charges, but Security Volunteer Will

UNICORN RIOT — Dec 13, 09:26

Salt Lake City — Prosecutors announced last week that they would not pursue charges against Arturo Gamboa, an activist in Utah who was arrested in June after a volunteer “peacekeeper” opened fire at a large “No Kings” protest injuring Gamboa and killing Arthur “Afa” Folasa… The p...

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Gov. Walz announces new position to combat fraud in Minnesota service programs

Minnesota Reformer — Dec 12, 15:21

Gov. Tim Walz announced a new role aimed at preventing fraud in state-run human services programs on Friday following years of widespread abuse that has siphoned away hundreds of millions of dollars intended to help vulnerable populations and created a crisis of confidence in his...

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How is the ICE surge affecting Somali Minnesotans?

Sahan Journal — Dec 12, 12:29

Join Sahan Journal on Tuesday, December 16, for a live conversation with Minnesota Sen. Zaynab Mohamed. We’ll be discussing the recent immigration raids in Somali neighborhoods and a new community task force responding to ICE arrests. Bring your questions to the conversation. The...

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Calls to dissolve Twin Lakes city government

MinnPost — Dec 12, 12:01

Plus: Frigid temps on the way; a plan for George Floyd Square; and free activities this weekend. The post Calls to dissolve Twin Lakes city government appeared first on MinnPost.

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Rollout of landmark Minnesota child welfare reform ruled unconstitutional

Sahan Journal — Dec 12, 10:20

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Wounded Knee Massacre site protection bill passes Congress

Minnesota Reformer — Dec 12, 08:48

The U.S. Senate sent President Donald Trump a bill Thursday that would protect a portion of the Wounded Knee Massacre site on the Pine Ridge Reservation. U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, sponsored the legislation in the House, where it passed in January. Sen. Mike Rounds ...

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