Associated Press, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

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New Jersey, Minnesota sue Glock over switch that allows pistols to fire like machine gun

NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey and Minnesota sued Glock on Thursday, calling on the gunmaker to stop selling firearms that can be adapted with dime-sized ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, December 12, 2024 6:31 pm

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Judge weighs Minn. law banning religious tests for colleges participating in state program for high schoolers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge is considering whether to overturn a Minnesota law that bans religious tests for colleges that participate in a state ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 4:27 pm

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New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder, court records show

ALTOONA, Pa. — A man suspected in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was arrested and charged with murder Monday after a quick-thinking McDonald’s ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 9:19 am

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Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million

MINNEAPOLIS — A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, December 9, 2024 6:04 am

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Hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO heads into third day as new clues emerge

NEW YORK — As the investigation into a masked gunman who stalked and killed the head of one of the largest U.S. health insurers moved into ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, December 6, 2024 4:45 am

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‘Deny,’ ‘defend’ and ‘depose’: Ammunition used in CEO’s killing had writing on it, AP source says

NEW YORK — The masked gunman who stalked and killed the leader of one of the largest U.S. health insurance companies on a Manhattan sidewalk ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, December 5, 2024 9:57 am

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Cargill lays off 5% of its workforce as part of long-term strategy, with job cuts impacting thousands of employees across the globe

NEW YORK — Agribusiness giant Cargill is laying off thousands of its employees. Cargill confirmed this week that it would be reducing its global workforce ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 5:26 pm

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Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense

MINNEAPOLIS — Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 5:23 pm

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US job openings rose last month, though hiring slowed, in mixed picture for labor market

WASHINGTON — The number of job postings in the United States rebounded in October from a 3 1/2 year low in September, a sign that ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 5:15 pm

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Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women’s events

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A transgender athlete should be allowed to compete in the women’s division at powerlifting events because she’s protected against discrimination ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 4:59 pm

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Minnesota Republicans sue to force election rerun in tight House race where 20 ballots are missing

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Republicans filed a lawsuit Monday to try to force a rerun of a state House race where the incumbent Democrat won by ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 1:37 pm

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Vikings staying on track and in control behind Darnold

EAGAN — The game had suddenly gone sideways for the Minnesota Vikings, their 11-point lead on the Chicago Bears having evaporated in the closing seconds. ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 3:54 pm

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Barrett scores 31, Barnes adds 17 in return from injury, and Raptors beat Timberwolves 110-105

TORONTO — RJ Barrett scored 31 points, Scottie Barnes added 17 points in his return from injury, and the Toronto Raptors won back-to-back games for ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, November 22, 2024 3:11 pm

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2 men convicted of charges related to human smuggling after scheme led to an Indian family’s death

FERGUS FALLS — A jury convicted two men of charges related to human smuggling for their roles in an international operation that led to the ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, November 22, 2024 12:48 pm

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Forget driverless cars. One company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires, other dangerous jobs

HENNIKER, N.H. — When Hector Xu was learning to fly a helicopter in college, he recalled having a few “nasty experiences” while trying to navigate ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:24 pm

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