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2 years
Protesters now marching through downtown Minneapolis. #AmirLocke @WCCO
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BREAKING: Protesters have toppled the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol. @WCCO
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Ant told Charles Barkley. And now redirects to the state tourism site. 😂 Welcome to Minnesota, basketball fans!
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DEREK CHAUVIN: - GUILTY of 2nd degree murder - GUILTY of 3rd degree murder - GUILTY of 2nd degree manslaughter @WCCO
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2 years
Supporters of abortion rights are currently marching across the Washington Ave. bridge over 35W in Minneapolis. @WCCO #RoeVWade
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HAPPENING NOW: Abortion rights advocates are marching across the Washington Avenue bridge over 35W in Minneapolis. #RoeVWade @WCCO
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2 years
Minnesota nice? ❄️ 📍Highway 100 in St. Louis Park Live updates: @WCCO
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The current worst air quality indexes in the US, per the @EPA : - St. Michael, MN (212) - St. Cloud, MN (204) - Minneapolis (194) - St. Paul (194) - Brainerd, MN (193) - Blaine, MN (191) - Detroit Lakes, MN (191) - Shakopee, MN (171) @WCCO #mnwx
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4 years
I hear Twitter is worried about our reporter Mike Max. He is just fine, having an 11pm coffee at the station, and will be out reporting again soon. @WCCO
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A massive funeral procession involving hundreds of law enforcement is moving through Barron County, Wisconsin to honor Officer Emily Breidenbach and Officer Hunter Scheel, who died in the line of duty last Saturday. The entire procession is over 12 miles long. @WCCO
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The Vikings and Harry Styles are worth getting up for. #Vikings @UKVikings
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There it is! All new Prince mural officially unveiled in downtown Minneapolis -- it's on the side of Ramp A near First Avenue and the Target Center. @WCCO
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2 years
Downtown Minneapolis is very *orange* right now?
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2 years
Cars have to dodge rogue dumpsters in the wind downtown. 💨
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3 years
Judge Chu orders that Kim Potter will be taken into custody immediately. @WCCO
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3 years
AMBER ALERT: Minneapolis Police say a 2008 White Buick Enclave with HTH234 plates was stolen near Bloomington and Lake this afternoon. A one year old child named Rayray was in the vehicle. He has black hair and is wearing a grey t-shirt, black pants, and white shoes. @WCCO
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7 years
Nice.
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2 years
Minneapolis skyline glowing blue and yellow tonight to show support to the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 @WCCO
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1 year
Standstill on 394 as drivers stop under the Highway 169 overpass to avoid the storms. (Officials do not recommend doing this.) @wcco #mnwx
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4 years
New: Cowboy Jacks in downtown Minneapolis and Cowboy Slims in Uptown have announced they will close due to "violence, vandalism, and civil unrest." They say they will not reopen "until the City of Minneapolis can ensure the safety of guests and employees." @WCCO
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2 years
-3° and a Winter Storm Warning is nothing for the Duluth Harbor! @WCCO #mnwx
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2 years
In the last 36 hours, in north Minneapolis: - 15-year-old North High student shot and killed near Penn & Golden Valley Rd. - School bus driver shot with three young students on board near 37th & Girard - Two men shot and killed in a car near 31st & Sheridan This has to stop.
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1 year
Yes, @mspairport is one of the best airports in the country. Especially when it snows. ❄️ Live updates: @WCCO #mnwx
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Delta confirms an MSP-Honolulu flight turned around over the Pacific Ocean and landed in San Francisco to have "unruly customers" removed from the plane. We are working to get more details on what happened. @WCCO 📷: @flightradar24
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3 years
Asked whether Chauvin’s use of force was reasonable, MPD Chief Arradondo has simple answer: “It was not.” #DerekChauvinTrial @WCCO
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4 years
This is a message to everyone who sends me and WCCO emails about @WCCOAmelia and @frankieVWCCO sitting too close together: They are married. They live in the same house. It’s OK. 😂
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Split Rock Lighthouse along Lake Superior has lit its beacon. The Minnesota Historical Society says it signifies that "together we will weather this storm." @WCCO
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4 years
. @WCCO is joining landmarks and buildings across Minnesota today in lighting up purple to honor all those we have lost to COVID-19. #MNtogether
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A look from our Sky4 helicopter as a large group of protesters march near Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis. The group is calling for justice in the death of Breonna Taylor, who was killed by Louisville Police in March during a raid of her apartment. @WCCO
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Check this out. Earlier this evening, a dog made its way onto 94 in St. Paul. Several troopers and a passerby worked to safely get the pup off the freeway. We talk with the woman who pulled over and made the rescue on @WCCO at 10.
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If the MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS ADVISING NO TRAVEL THEN YOU CANNOT POSSIBLY EXPECT LIKE 5000 DUMB TEENAGERS TO DRIVE
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Tonight, the Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis is lit purple to honor "Black Panther" and "42" star Chadwick Boseman, who passed away yesterday at the age of 43. @WCCO
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3 years
Protest has traffic on 11th Street stopped at Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. @WCCO
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2 years
As our latest winter storm comes to a close, a big shoutout to @MnDOT and city/county plow crews who help keep our roads clear! @WCCO
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NEW: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan both call for Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign following his DWI crash. @WCCO
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3 years
The 35W bridge in Minneapolis is glowing red, white, and blue in honor of Sunisa Lee Day in Minnesota! 🥇🇺🇸 @WCCO
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⚠️Reminder if you are out on the roads tonight: take it slow! These vehicles crashed at 35W/Diamond Lake Rd. in Minneapolis, and an approaching vehicle had to swerve at the last minute to afford hitting them. Live winter storm updates: @WCCO
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After the storm... Sunset in St. Paul, looking towards Minneapolis. @WCCO
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@WCCO It's worth noting that just yesterday, MDH identified a COVID-19 cluster linked to Cowboy Jacks and another Twin Cities bar. The restaurant's ownership group does not cite this as the reason for closing.
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A vehicle careening out of control just slammed into a State Patrol squad car on northbound Highway 52 near Hampton. Trooper then gets out of their squad and runs to help occupants of the other vehicle. We are working to get more info. @WCCO
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Two employees at the Nordstrom at Ridgedale Center have been arrested after Minnetonka Police recovered over $400K in stolen goods believed to be from the store. The two people were apparently selling the high-end stolen items on Ebay. Police also recovered $46K in cash. @WCCO
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BREAKING: The City of Minneapolis is implementing a temporary policy, in effect starting January 19, that will require customers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 OR a negative test within 72 hours of visiting any establishment serving food or beverages. @WCCO
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BREAKING: The 8th Circuit court of appeals has ruled that MN cannot accept ballots after 8pm on Election Day. Previously, MN ballots just needed to be postmarked by Election Day. If you still have your ballot, DROP IT OFF. @WCCO
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The 35W bridge in Minneapolis is glowing in the colors of the Maryland flag tonight after the devastating collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore. @WCCO
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@WCCO UPDATE: The child has been found safe, per MPD.
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Yes, the potholes are bad. How bad? Well on Smith Avenue in St. Paul...you can see the cobblestone streets. And an old streetcar rail line. 🙃 @WCCO
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3M CEO: 500,000 respirators are heading from their South Dakota plant to NYC and Seattle. @WCCO
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2 years
Overnight in Minneapolis, fireworks were shot at apartment and condo buildings near the intersection of Washington Ave and Portland Ave. Residents say it took hours for police to arrive and disperse the crowd. More: @WCCO
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There is a large police presence in the Midway area at the Minnesota State Fair after an incident sent fairgoers running in all directions. We are working to confirm details. @WCCO
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In letter to @POTUS , @GovTimWalz and @LtGovFlanagan say Minnesota is prepared to accept refugees from Afghanistan. @WCCO
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Officers saluted and people filled nearly every overpass on Interstate 94 as the body of Deputy Kaitie Leising was brought back to Wisconsin this afternoon. Deputy Leising was shot and killed in the line of duty on Saturday evening. More: @WCCO
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3 years
Snow storm? Mike Max will do sports from the roof. Because why not. @WCCO
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BREAKING: The Minnesota Senate has passed the bill legalizing recreational marijuana. Vote was 34-32. It now goes to the Governor’s desk — he has said he will sign it. Marijuana will be legal in Minnesota for adults 21+ starting August 1st. @WCCO
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Minneapolis City Council members Cam Gordon, Steve Fletcher, Phillipe Cunningham, and Jeremy Schroeder -- who all supported the charter amendment to replace the Minneapolis Police Department -- were all ousted in their city council races. @WCCO
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Officials with the Oneida Nation, near Green Bay, tell @WCCO an active shooter incident occurred at the Radisson Inn attached to the Oneida Casino. Multiple people have been shot, and a suspect is in custody. No word yet on casualties.
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FROM CONCLUSION OF JUDGE CAHILL'S SENTENCING ORDER: "Here, Mr. Chauvin, rather than pursuing the MPD mission, treated Mr. Floyd without respect and denied him the dignity owed to all human beings and which he certainly would have extended to a friend or neighbor." @WCCO
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New: the University of St. Thomas says one of the victims from the early morning shooting in downtown Minneapolis was a student - and they were supposed to graduate today. @WCCO
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2 years
GOOD NEWS: Duke, the service dog who was inside a vehicle that was stolen earlier this afternoon in St. Paul, has been found safe and returned to his family. Hear from Duke's owner tonight on @WCCO at 10.
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These are the three Burnsville first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty this morning. Police Officer Paul Elmstrand, 27 Police Officer Matthew Ruge, 27 Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, 40 A very sad day in Minnesota. @WCCO
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BREAKING: One person is dead and four others are in critical condition after they were stabbed while tubing on the Apple River in Somerset, Wisconsin. The suspect initially ran off but is now in custody. Sheriff says it is too early to say if the incident was random. @WCCO
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BREAKING: Guns will not be allowed at the Minnesota State Fair. A judge in Ramsey County has ruled that the fair has the right to prohibit guns on the fairgrounds. @WCCO
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The 35W bridge in Minneapolis glowing red, white, and blue tonight in honor of the victims of the #September11 attacks. @WCCO
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1 year
Walz on the campaign trail on rebate checks: $1,000 per person, $2,000 per couple. What we are actually getting: $260 per person, $520 for couples.
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Minnesota Senate on party-line vote approves $3 billion tax proposal with rebate checks for ~2.5 million households, some social security income tax reductions, child tax credit for low-income Minnesotans and more. #mnleg
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BREAKING: An incident at the Mall of America has prompted the mall to go into lockdown. We are working to get more information. @WCCO
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3 years
46 years ago today, 29 sailors on the Edmund Fitzgerald died when their freighter sank on Lake Superior. The Split Rock Lighthouse beacon is lit tonight, as it is every year on this date, to honor the crew who lost their lives. @WCCO
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Tonight, the 35W bridge in Minneapolis is glowing red, white, and blue in honor of the nearly 3,000 people we lost 18 years ago today. #September11th #NeverForget @WCCO
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Large police response outside a buidling on 6th St. E in downtown St. Paul, just off of I-94. We are gathering info. @WCCO
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Governor Walz declares peacetime emergency; authorizes Minnesota National Guard to provide assistance ahead of major winter storm. @WCCO
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MPD’s 3rd Precinct is on fire. @WCCO
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BREAKING: Mayor Frey's office confirms to @WCCO that the National Guard has been requested after violent protests Wednesday night in south Minneapolis.
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2 years
A car fleeing from police just crashed on northbound 35E at Little Canada Rd. before the occupants jumped out and ran across the freeway. Appears they were all taken into custody on the on-ramp. We are working to get more info. @WCCO
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2 years
Throwing it way back, @Harry_Styles .
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This is the announcement from police that the fair was closing early and directing everyone to leave the grounds. @WCCO
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WATCH: A series of crashes shut down eastbound traffic on Interstate 94 in Maplewood this morning. MORE: @WCCO
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3 years
Tonight after the #GRAMMYs ! 💜 @WCCO
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The car caravan protest is now outside of Bolero Flats Apartments in downtown Minneapolis, where the police shooting of #AmirLocke took place. @WCCO
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At least it’s pretty. ❄️
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And just like that...the sun sets on our long winter in Minnesota. 🌞 @WCCO
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REUNITED: A Navy veteran and his therapy dog, Ladybug, are back together this evening after his vehicle was stolen with her inside. Their story at 10 on @WCCO .
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National Guard arriving on Nicollet Mall. @WCCO
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The 35W bridge in Minneapolis is lit blue tonight to honor healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. @WCCO
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BREAKING: @MayorFrey immediately lifts mask mandate in Minneapolis. @WCCO
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Currently...Itasca State Park. 👀❄️ #mnwx
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BREAKING: Nicolae Miu has been charged with first degree murder and four counts of attempted first degree murder in the mass stabbing on the Apple River in Somerset, WI. His first court appearance is happening in a moment. @WCCO
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BREAKING: Gov. Tim Walz, Dept. of Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker to unveil COVID-19 plan for Minnesota schools tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. @WCCO
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Wow — natural gas fire happening now in St. Paul. Believed to be from a lightning strike. No extension to homes at this time — evacuations underway. @WCCO
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Smoke coming from Ramp A near Target Field in Minneapolis, where a Twins game is about to get underway. We are checking on details. @WCCO
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BREAKING: The Plymouth Police Department says they have "obtained a vehicle that matches a description of the suspect vehicle" involved in the fatal shooting of Jay Boughton on Hwy 169. Police say they are currently processing the vehicle for evidence. @WCCO
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Mayor Frey says he has requested the National Guard. @WCCO
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NEW: @GovTimWalz declares peacetime emergency, authorizes National Guard to assist in rescuing stranded motorists stuck in blizzard conditions in southwest MN. @WCCO
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Just in time for Halloween… 🎃❄️ ⁦ @WCCO #mnwx
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4 years
Senator @AmyKlobuchar speaks directly into the camera in her opening statement: “This isn’t Donald Trump’s America, it is yours. This shouldn’t be Donald Trump’s judge, it should be yours.”
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Amy Klobuchar says the American people are the only thing that can alter Barrett's hearings: "It is you calling Republican senators and telling them enough is enough, telling them it is personal, telling them they have their priorities wrong. So do it"
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New video shows the moment a bus plowed into the Acadia restaurant in Minneapolis yesterday. No one was injured, but the building sustained significant damage. More: @WCCO
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We've got a little Christmas light show going on atop the Capella Tower in downtown Minneapolis. 🎄
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This is the 103rd NFL season. And the Vikings just had the biggest NFL comeback. Ever. (Oh, and they clinched the NFC North). #SKOL
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BREAKING: Minneapolis teachers union announces that they have not reached a deal with the district. Strike will begin tomorrow. @WCCO
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St. Cloud Police confirm one hostage has been released. Still no reported injuries; negotiations ongoing. @WCCO
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It appears a hostage was released from the bank, followed by someone throwing a wad of cash out the door. @WCCO
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Biden makes a stop with firefighters in Duluth. @WCCO
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