The winter storm that pummeled Minnesota over the weekend canceled and delayed hundreds of flights, closed some highways, and led to school delays and cancellations. While the Minnesota National Guard was on standby to respond to the dangerous conditions, many Minnesotans were rejoicing.
The Pioneer Press has a new editor. Mike Decaire becomes editor and vice president as Mike Burbach moves toward retirement after 15 years in the role, the paper says.
The Minnesota Gophers women’s basketball team is in the NCAA tournament for the first time in a decade and will play Green Bay at Williams Arena on the U of M campus on Friday, reports MPR News.
Republican Congressman Pete Stauber has introduced a fraud-related bill that contains “Somalia” as an acronym. Somali leaders call it irresponsible, discriminatory and dangerous, reports Sahan Journal.
Mayo Clinic is asking the Rochester City Council to approve $750 million in bonds for work tied to its $5 billion expansion project, reports the Rochester Post-Bulletin.
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Timberwolves vow of establishing championship mindset quickly running out of time
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