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Before shooting, John Sawchak terrorized south Minneapolis neighbors for more than 15 years

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Daylight saving time ends this weekend. Here’s what to know.

Dan LaMoore adjusts the hands on a Seth Thomas Post Clock at Electric Time Company, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Medfield, Mass. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, when clocks are set back one hour.

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