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Hennepin Co. Sheriff Sentenced For DWI + Hospitalizations Soar
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Morning, Minneapolis! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.
First, today's weather: A little morning snow; cloudy. High: 21 Low: 5.
Here are the top stories in Minneapolis today:
- Sentencing was announced in the Hennepin County sheriff's DWI Case. (Southwest Minneapolis Patch)
- Health experts across MN encourage vaccines as hospitalizations soar. (MPR News)
- Woman shot dead in Minneapolis, marking the city's 93rd homicide in 2021. (CBS Minnesota)
- UMN employees voice disapproval of Gabel's salary increase. (Minnesota Daily)
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From my notebook:
- Minneapolis Public Schools: "MPS will be on winter break starting today Monday, Dec. 20 - Friday, Dec. 31. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 3. Please visit our website for resources and information on free and low-cost activities for kids, meal sites, health services,..." (Facebook)
- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: "Youth are welcome at recreation centers over Minneapolis Public Schools Winter Break! Beginning Monday, Dec. 20, weekday hours expand to 12-7 pm at all recreation centers. Drop in for unstructured play or head to minneapolisparks.org/reg..." (Facebook)
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