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Little Falls community hopes to reopen Lindbergh’s shuttered home before centennial of historic flight

Little Falls community hopes to reopen Lindbergh’s shuttered home before centennial of historic flight

Since Labor Day weekend, visitors have been able to follow a self-guided interpretive trail on the property, but the buildings are no longer open. The closure was a disappointing blow to the Little Falls community, whose identity is intertwined with the famous aviator. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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An unusual 'village' in Utah aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good

An unusual 'village' in Utah aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good

Chronic homelessness is at a record high, but there's a shortage of housing, rehab and mental health treatment. One ambitious program in Utah is finding a way to offer all that plus jobs.
by Jennifer Ludden and Marisa Peñaloza

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Trump plans aid package for U.S. soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China

Trump plans aid package for U.S. soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China

President Donald Trump is planning a significant aid package to U.S. soybean farmers to help them survive China’s boycott of American beans in response to his trade war even as the president says he is still seeking a soybean deal with Beijing.
by The Associated Press

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AI’s getting better at faking crowds. Here’s why that’s cause for concern

AI’s getting better at faking crowds. Here’s why that’s cause for concern

Odd fingers and faces in the crowd of a recent Will Smith concert video led to suspicions of AI. But AI is improving fast, and there are serious implications for how “fake” crowds might be coopted.
by Chloe Veltman

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A public broadcaster’s path after losing U.S. funds: Youth sports and less local news

South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there’s an ironic result to President Trump’s successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.
by David Folkenflik

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What a new Minnesota plant could mean for magnet supply amid U.S.-China trade war

What a new Minnesota plant could mean for magnet supply amid U.S.-China trade war

Elements used to make magnets have become a bargaining chip in the U.S. trade war with China. A Minnesota company is trying to replace rare-earth magnets.
by Nina Moini and Kirsti Marohn

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Mayor vetoes Minneapolis ordinance requiring notice of commercial property sales

Mayor vetoes Minneapolis ordinance requiring notice of commercial property sales

An ordinance passed by the Minneapolis City Council which supporters say would curb gentrification is facing a veto, as Mayor Jacob Frey says it could instead stall real estate deals and lower commercial property values.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Feds say Feeding Our Future defendant tried to strong-arm cooperator into keeping quiet

Feds say Feeding Our Future defendant tried to strong-arm cooperator into keeping quiet

Prosecutors are asking a judge to jail a defendant in the next Feeding Our Future trial for allegedly trying to stop a cooperator from testifying. Abdiwahab Ahmed Mohamud is the second defendant in the sprawling fraud case accused of witness tampering.
by Matt Sepic

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