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Regulators Monitor Tritium Leak at Monticello Nuclear Plant
Minnesota regulators say they're monitoring the cleanup of a leak of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water from Xcel Energy's Monticello nuclear power plant.
Minnesota Mom Charged With Killing Son; Body Found in Trunk
A mother was charged Monday in the death of her 6-year-old son whose body was found in the trunk of her bloodied car in a Minneapolis suburb last week.
Slovakia Stuns US in Shootout, Americans Out of Olympics
The United States is out of the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics in stunning fashion after blowing a late lead.
Big Minnesota Lottery Winners Will Get to Keep Names Private
Big winners in the Minnesota Lottery will be able to keep their names confidential under a bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz this week.
Minnesota Lawmakers Launch Push to Legalize Marijuana
Fifteen other states plus the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana for adults to varying degrees.
NHL Cancels 2021 Minnesota Winter Classic at Target Field
The Winter Classic was scheduled to be played New Year's Day outdoors at Target Field in Minneapolis between the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues.
High Schools to See Large Activities Fee Increases
The Minnesota State High School League is sending letters to school leaders outlining fee increases as much as 300% in order to make up for losses caused by the coronavirus.
Minneapolis Closes Indoor Bar Areas as Virus Cases Rise
The order takes effect Saturday and is aimed at what the city says is a major cause of cases rising more quickly than in the state as a whole.
Wisconsin Tavern League Calls for Opening Bars by May 1st
The Tavern League of Wisconsin is calling on Gov. Tony Evers to allow bars and restaurants to reopen on May 1, more than three weeks ahead of the end of the current stay-at-home order that has forced the closure of most nonessential businesses.
Minnesota Governor Promotes Mask Drive to Slow Virus Spread
Gov. Tim Walz is calling on Minnesota residents to make homemade masks for those most at risk of the coronavirus.