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This information is not for publication or broadcast, and these plans are subject to change.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:

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE

DES MOINES, Iowa — Rougher shoving and sharper jabs are expected as a tighter field of Democrats takes the stage for Tuesday night's final debate before Iowa's leadoff presidential caucuses. Just six candidates, including Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, are gathering in Des Moines, all anxious for a televised boost before the Feb. 3 caucuses that could give one or more of them momentum for the primaries that will then come hot and heavy. By Alexandra Jaffe. SENT: 890 words, photos. Developing from 8 p.m. CT debate, 1,070 words by 9 p.m. CT, with continuing updates, photos

AROUND THE STATE:

WELL WATER-NITRATES

MINNEAPOLIS — A national environmental group says one in eight Minnesotans is drinking nitrate-tainted tap water. The group blames pollution from farm chemicals. They want the state to lower its legal nitrate limit. UPCOMING: 200-250 words.

IN BRIEF:

TSA-OFFENSIVE TREATMENT CLAIM, PEDESTRIAN STRUCK, FATAL SHOOTING-FARGO, NEW YEAR'S CRASH-TEENS KILLED

SPORTS:

WILD-PENGUINS

The Minnesota Wild visit the Pittsburgh Penguins. Game starts at 6 p.m. CST.

TWINS-SANO

MINNEAPOLIS — Miguel Sano's career with Minnesota has so far not fulfilled the enormous expectations, but a career-high 34 homers in 2019 earned the third baseman his first long-term contract with the Twins. By Brian Hall. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos, by 5 p.m. CST.

WNBA-CBA

The WNBA and its union announced a tentative eight-year labor deal Tuesday that will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation will surpass six figures for the first time. The contract, which begins this season and runs through 2027, will pay players an average of $130,000 and guarantees full salaries while on maternity leave. By Doug Feinberg. SENT: 725 words, photos.

IN BRIEF:

PENGUINS-CROSBY

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