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Plus: Man dies in fatal ATV crash; and the new Itasca County Jail opens for tours.
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And: a new bill in the Legislature would prohibit employers from misclassifying workers, the University of Minnesota is working with the White Earth Nation to provide support to families caring for people with dementia, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking more groups to 'Adopt a Highway.'
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Two other adults were treated for smoke inhalation after the Tuesday morning blaze in Byron Township.
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The hospital, as required by state law, will participate in a Minnesota Department of Health virtual public hearing on April 30.
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The St. Louis County Attorney's Office successfully petitioned for the student to be placed under an extreme risk protection order, Minnesota's new red flag law.
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Plus: Grand Rapids school board postpones decision to end school year early.
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Plus: the third legislative committee deadline approaches; Highway 169 to close for construction soon; Crow Wing County administrator retires; and the falcons of the FalconCam have eggs.
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Plus: the Minnesota House reaches unanimous agreement on public safety; International Falls community mourns burned band shell; and volunteers are sought for water quality monitoring.
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Reporter Megan Buffington attends Grand Rapids' city government academy, which teaches how the city runs to help inform residents and increase civic engagement.
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Plus: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan visits Bemidji; messy spring storm expected; and EPA sets new PFAS standards.
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Gov. Tim Walz appointed Itasca County Attorney Matti Adam and Pennington County Attorney Seamus Duffy out of five recommended candidates.
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And: The Becker County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss the proposed White Earth State Forest transfer with the White Earth Nation, the Grand Rapids Police Department will receive grant funding for a new vehicle for traffic enforcement, and a new organization is offering grants to rural communities to enhance civic engagement.