May 9, 2019
#TBT to winter? Yesterday's storm dumped over 10 inches of snow in parts of Duluth, breaking a number of records along the way. Check out this photo gallery from Duluth to see how May 2019 has set a record for snowiest May in that city. But don't worry: Spring will slowly get back on track this weekend when highs will hit the 60s across the state. ~ Jiwon Choi, Associate Digital Producer | Forecast | Updraft

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In visit to Minnesota, Pence touts Trump trade policy

During stops in Glyndon, Minn., and St. Paul, Vice President Mike Pence tried to build support for President Trump's tariffs and his plan to replace NAFTA.

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St. Paul school staffer on leave after racist remarks heard on video

A St. Paul Public Schools staff member is on administrative leave and the superintendent is apologizing after a "disturbing" video capturing "racist and foul" language at Highland Park Middle School surfaced on social media.

O'Rourke brings presidential campaign to Minnesota

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DNR officer wasn't wearing life jacket before fatal fall in lake

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Lawmakers pick four U of M regents

The Minnesota House and Senate met in a joint session Thursday to fill four open slots on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.

Listen to TurboTax lie to get out of refunding overcharged customers

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May snowstorm buries 117-year record, and Duluth

A strong storm left over 10 inches of snow in parts of Duluth breaking a number of records along the way.
#ThrowbackThursday to winter 10+ inches of snow in Duluth

NewsCut: The politics of school shootings crowds the memory of kids who die

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NewsCut: National Geographic falls for fake Milky Way photo

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