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Nov. 22, 2022

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Dry, sunny skies will be the rule over most of Minnesota through tomorrow. Highs will reach the lower 40s in southern Minnesota Wednesday afternoon, with 30s up north. Get the latest on Updraft.
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St. Cloud priest convicted of abuse is dismissed from priesthood
Ex-St. Cloud priest Anthony Oelrich can no longer minister or hold any leadership roles in the church after serving prison time for sexual misconduct. He's served more than two years.
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Animal sedative, xylazine, mixed with fentanyl linked to Minnesota deaths
Xylazine, a pain-relieving and sedating drug for animals, has been found mixed with opioids to extend their effects. Federal officials warn xylazine may not respond to overdose-reversal drugs like Narcan.
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🦃 No pardon for Minnesota turkey, but a moment in the spotlight
For years, governors and ag leaders have highlighted one lucky bird each year in an effort to brag on Minnesota’s top-in-the-nation turkey production industry. Minnesota producers grow more than 40 million turkeys a year, right around the same number that Americans consume on Thanksgiving. And that results in roughly $775 million annually in gross sales. 
🏳️‍⚧️ Vigil for transgender victims draws crowd mourning Colorado Springs shooting
The south Minneapolis library has offered a safe, queer space for 35 years. In addition to their extensive LGBTQIA+ and banned books collection, the Quatrefoil Library is a home for community expression. Yesterday was no exception.
🛠 Minnesota scrutinizes its pension investments amid child labor probe
While Minnesota doesn’t invest in the fund that owns that slaughterhouse cleaner, officials are reviewing the state’s Blackstone investments amid those ethical concerns.
- Amy Felegy, MPR News
 
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