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Trooper admits to sexually assaulting baby, creating videos

Trooper admits to sexually assaulting baby, creating videos

A Minnesota state trooper pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges of producing and distributing child sex abuse images. In April, FBI agents identified Jeremy Francis Plonski as the person seen in videos sexually assaulting a baby.
by Matt Sepic

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MPR News' regional reporters on the importance of living where they report

MPR News' regional reporters on the importance of living where they report

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with some of our regional reporters about what it means to report on the communities they live in and why that connection matters. 
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Minnesota’s Norwegian history: A primer as the crown prince visits

Minnesota’s Norwegian history: A primer as the crown prince visits

In preparation for the prince’s visit, a professor provides a primer, or perhaps a refresher, on Norwegian history in Minnesota. Visiting assistant professor of Norwegian at St. Olaf College Caitlin Sackrison spoke to Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Massive Duluth freeway interchange project nearly finished, replacing 'Can of Worms'

Massive Duluth freeway interchange project nearly finished, replacing 'Can of Worms'

A $435 million, 5-year project that redesigned the interchange known to Duluth drivers as the “Can of Worms,” where three major highways come together, is expected to open later this month.
by Dan Kraker

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Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits Minnesota to highlight close ties

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits Minnesota to highlight close ties

Crown Prince Haakon — heir to the throne of Norway — took part in a series of events in the Twin Cities on Tuesday. That included a stop at Norway House in Minneapolis and a meeting with Gov. Tim Walz at the State Capitol in St. Paul.
by MPR News Staff, Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Regina Medina

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