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A St. Paul lawmakers have drafted legislation this year in hopes of curbing a rash of copper wire thefts that have darkened streets, cost millions in repairs and resulted in injuries to Minnesotans. The bill, authored by Rep. Athena Hollins, DFL-St. Paul, would require a commissioner-approved license for people who buy or sell copper in Minnesota. Businesses purchasing copper would be required .
Flanked by protesters quietly hoisting signs calling for a Gaza cease-fire resolution, the St. Paul City Council on Wednesday approved more than $40 million in spending on parks and streets this year, to be funded by the new voter-approved 1% sales tax that takes effect April 1. The vote proceeded without disruption, a week after a previous public hearing on a state grant was cut short by loud .