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Good morning! Chilly with occasional rain or snow showers today. Highs in the mid-40s. Here's your daily dose of sweetness. An activities director of a senior center wanted to figure out how to get her hockey-loving clients to a hockey game, so the Chicago Blackhawks brought a hockey game to her, including cheerleaders, mascots, the announcer -- even the organ player. | Forecast
 

No grand jury for officer shootings? Others say not in their counties

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman's decision announced Wednesday to forgo a grand jury for the police killing of Jamar Clark has been called a bold move by some. But others are not convinced it should apply to their counties. | Timeline: The Jamar Clark shooting, aftermath

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Lawmaker: 'Aid in dying' bill gives patients alternative

Under Sen. Chris Eaton's proposal, two doctors would sign off on a patient's life expectancy and mental competency before a patient could eventually self-administer life-ending drugs. | NewsCut: Debate on dying still too hot for Minnesota

SeaWorld to end captive breeding of killer whales

In an agreement with The Humane Society of the United States, the theme park will also phase out the use of the giant marine mammals in theatrical shows.

Unloaded gun found in St. Paul school; student in custody

Officials got a tip Wednesday morning about the gun at Linwood Monroe Arts Plus. | Previously: St. Paul teacher hit by student while breaking up fight


 
 

New Minnesota research links low income, diabetes

New research finds that low-income adults in Minnesota are much more likely to develop diabetes than people with higher incomes. | Health

Heroin overdoses in northern MN prompt warning of deadlier drugs

After a rash of heroin overdoses across Minnesota, state law enforcement is asking for information to help track down the dealers.

Appetites: Why leave L.A.?

Thomas Kim, co-owner and chef of The Rabbit Hole, had success with several restaurants in Los Angeles, but he moved to Minneapolis anyway. Why? | More food and drink news

Why your middle-aged brain is not declining

Faced with her own forgetfulness, former NPR correspondent and author Barbara Bradley Hagerty tried to do something about it. She's written about her efforts in "Life Reimagined."

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