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North Star motto inspired Luverne designer’s Minnesota flag entry that is now among 6 finalists

Andrew Prekker says he tailored his design after joining the Facebook group Minnesotans for a Better Flag. Now his is one of six finalists.
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Judge recommends against key permit for NewRange copper mine, formerly known as PolyMet

A state administrative law judge has recommended against the reissuance of a key permit for the proposed copper-nickel mine formerly known as PolyMet, another in a string of setbacks for the roughly $1 billion proposal in northeastern Minnesota.
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Man serving life for 2004 murder makes his case for innocence

A man serving life in prison for a 2004 murder got the rare chance on Tuesday to argue in court for his exoneration. Attorneys from the Great North Innocence Project are asking a judge to overturn the conviction of Marvin Haynes in the shooting death of Harry “Randy” Sherer.
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Mayo Clinic unveils plans for a new $5 billion campus in downtown Rochester

The plan will center on new “health neighborhoods” where practitioners and services come to the patients. Mayo officials say the new model will streamline care for patients and staff.
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Emergency crews respond after small plane lands on Twin Cities highway

Minnesota Department of Transportation traffic cams showed the single-engine Piper PA-28 intact and resting upright against a vehicle in the southbound lanes of Bottineau Boulevard, just north of Interstate 94 in Brooklyn Park, Minn., around 11 a.m. Tuesday.
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A 'new day' for Wild as team introduces new coach John Hynes

The Minnesota Wild began a new era Tuesday, as John Hynes took over as the seventh coach in franchise history.
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Two Edina High students say district punished them for pro-Palestinian chant

The students filed a federal complaint alleging discrimination after the school district suspended them for using a pro-Palestinian chant during a recent school protest. The district says free speech rights aren’t unfettered on school property.
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Five months after sudden closure, all residents of Red Pine Estates secure housing

The residents of the subsidized income housing apartment complex located within the city were given six days to evacuate their unsafe homes over the Fourth of July holiday.
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Sports Illustrated is the latest media company damaged by an AI experiment gone wrong

Sports Illustrated is the latest media company to see its reputation damaged by being less than forthcoming — if not outright dishonest — about who or what is writing its stories at the dawn of the artificial intelligence age.
An Armed Forces body bear teams moves the casket for former first lady Rosalynn Carter into Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University for a tribute service on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Atlanta.

Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends and presidents, including husband Jimmy

A gathering of first ladies and presidents joined other political figures in a tribute service. But a parade of speakers said her global stature wasn't what defined her.
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Minneapolis will distribute $8 million to help residents with ash tree removal. But there’s no relief for homeowners who’ve already had trees condemned

Ash tree removals are an expensive burden caused by an invasive beetle. A new grant will help Minneapolis homeowners cover the costs, but many feel more must be done for people currently paying off removals.
A scene outside of Cup Foods with the George Floyd mural

Owners of store in George Floyd Square sue Minneapolis over lost business

The owners of Cup Foods, now known as Unity Foods, argue that customers were deterred after city officials’ decided to install temporary concrete barriers near the site from June 2020 until the following year. 
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Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson will return after 7-game absence for hamstring injury

Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson is ready to return after missing two months with a hamstring injury.
Homelessness Encampment Sweeps

Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer

More cities across the U.S. are cracking down on homeless tent encampments that have grown more visible and become unsafe. Records obtained by The Associated Press show attempts to clear or to mitigate encampments increased as public pressure grew on officials.
When the Center for Reproductive Rights first announced the lawsuit against Texas in March, there were five patient plaintiffs. Now there are 20.

Texas abortion case goes before state's highest court, as more women join lawsuit

Dr. Dani Mathisen is one of 20 patients who say abortion bans in Texas harmed them during complicated pregnancies. Attorneys in the lawsuit will argue before the Texas Supreme Court Tuesday.
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East Phillips residents press regulators to close foundry

Residents of a south Minneapolis neighborhood are demanding environmental regulators close an iron foundry after the EPA found that it was emitting excessive amounts of pollution.
Parents Against Bad Books co-founder Carolyn Harrison (center) talks with people last month outside the public library in Idaho Falls, Idaho, about what she considers obscene books on the shelves.

In the battle over books, who gets to decide what's age-appropriate at libraries?

There are efforts to change how decisions are made about which books libraries should stock and which section they belong in. Some advocate using a national rating system like the one used for movies.
A woman breastfeeds her child at a camp for displaced people in Somalia, where climate change is fueling severe drought.

Climate funding is in short supply. So some want to rework the financial system

Efforts to boost climate financing have moved beyond national pledges. Now the focus is on overhauling organizations like the World Bank and providing countries debt relief.
Released Palestinian prisoner Muhammad Abu Al-Humus, 17, hugs his mother after arriving home in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Issawiya, early Tuesday. Eleven Israelis were also released in the latest Israel-Hamas swap of captives.

Israel and Hamas prepare to exchange more captives amid extended cease-fire deal

Israel says it has already received a list of additional Israeli hostages Hamas proposes to release in exchange for Israel freeing more Palestinian prisoners.
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Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal

Cairo Santos made a 30-yard field goal for Chicago with 10 seconds left for his fourth of the game after a miss on the opening drive, and the Bears had four interceptions of Joshua Dobbs in a defense-dominated 12-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
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