Here are the top stories in Wednesday’s paper:

• About 200 jumpers raised more than $67,000 for Special Olympics MN during this year’s Polar Plunge. 

• A new bill, if passed, could require all new school buses to have a 6-foot stop arm. 

• Former Douglas County resident accused of putting out a hit on wife of ex-husband

• Cardinals boys’ swim and dive win section title for the second straight year.

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