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MINNEAPOLIS — Get on up, 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:
- Midwest lags, though Madison and Minneapolis shine in national clean energy policy ranking (Minnesota Reformer)
- Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood Near Minneapolis: Red Cross (Minneapolis Patch)
- Woman Shot Dead In Minneapolis, Marking City's 93rd Homicide In 2021 (CBS Minnesota)
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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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— William Bornhoft
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