Minnesota News Digest

Here's a look at AP's general news coverage in Minnesota. Questions about coverage plans go to News Editor Doug Glass at 612-332-2727 or [email protected]. Jeff Baenen is on the desk.

This information is not for publication or broadcast, and these plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories, digests and digest advisories will keep you up to date.

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TOP STORY:

BONDING-WALZ

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gov. Tim Walz went to the state's cramped Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday to propose a $29.5 million replacement as part of his $2 billion public infrastructure borrowing proposal for the 2020 legislative session. By Steve Karnowski. SENT: 190 words. UPCOMING: About 500 words. AP Photos pursuing.

AROUND THE STATE:

COMCAST-MINNESOTA LAWSUIT

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's attorney general announced a fraud lawsuit against Comcast/Xfinity has been settled, and 15,600 customers will receive refunds. SENT: 340 words. Will be updated.

SNOWPLOW DRIVER -STRIKE

DULUTH, Minn. — Union snowplow drivers went on strike in northeastern Minnesota where a winter weather advisory was posted as snow moved into the region. SENT: 260 words, photos.

UNITEDHEALTH-RESULTS

UnitedHealth’s fourth-quarter net income surged 16%, and investors shrugged off a rare revenue miss to make the nation’s largest health insurer higher one of the biggest gainers on the Dow. Growing Medicare Advantage coverage and fat profits from UnitedHealth’s Optum business contributed to better-than-expected earnings in the quarter. By Tom Murphy. SENT: 405 words, photos.

RETAIL-MISSING HOLIDAY CHEER

Target's rare miss in holiday sales raises concerns about the challenges ahead for the retail industry. The discounter is reporting comparable-store sales that are well below last year's, joining a growing list of retailers with meager performances during the critical holiday shopping season. Target said it experienced weaker-than-expected sales of electronics, toys and home goods. By Anne D'Innocenzio and Michelle Chapman. SENT: 745 words, photos.

IN BRIEF:

FATAL SKIING ACCIDENT, CONGRESS-MINNESOTA, STATE HOUSE-PRIMARY

SPORTS:

PACERS-TIMBERWOLVES

MINNEAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis in the first half of a two-game set between the teams to be continued two nights later in Indianapolis. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. CST.

PENN STATE-MINNESOTA

MINNEAPOLIS — Penn State, after falling out of the AP Top 25 following consecutive losses, tries to get back on the winning track with a game against Minnesota at Williams Arena, where the Gophers have not lost a Big Ten game this season. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts at 8 p.m. CST.

SOUTH DAKOTA-NORTH DAKOTA STATE

South Dakota plays North Dakota State at Scheels Center.

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