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Former Del Monte plant in Sleepy Eye sells for $600,000

Former Del Monte plant in Sleepy Eye sells for $600,000

Sleepy Eye Public Utilities bought the 215,000-square-foot facility for $600,000, said Mike Hardin, director of public utilities for the city of about 3,500 residents.
by Hannah Yang

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Local reporter Courtney Godfrey on journey from snowboarder to co-host of the Paralympics

Local reporter Courtney Godfrey on journey from snowboarder to co-host of the Paralympics

Fox 9 reporter Courtney Godfrey was striving to make it to the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games as an athlete. Then, she got the chance to co-host the games with NBC and found her ‘real dream.’
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota settlement with Lyft guarantees rideshares for people with a service animal nationwide

Minnesota settlement with Lyft guarantees rideshares for people with a service animal nationwide

A Minnesota Department of Human Rights investigation concluded Lyft, whose drivers reportedly canceled rides on a person with a service animal, had violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Inspired by her autistic siblings, Minneapolis occupational therapist launches sensory-friendly hijab

Inspired by her autistic siblings, Minneapolis occupational therapist launches sensory-friendly hijab

Inspired by the experience of her autistic siblings, a Minneapolis occupational therapist has developed a hijab that uses lightweight fabric and padding added around the ears to help ensure that loud sounds aren’t as overwhelming for those with sensory-processing issues.

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The U.S. attacks Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. attacks Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz

Attacks and counterattacks continued throughout the Middle East Wednesday. Two cargo ships were struck in the Gulf, as some lawmakers in Washington pressed for answers on the war's rationale.
by NPR Staff

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Minnesota Senate approves ICE-related rent assistance

Minnesota Senate approves ICE-related rent assistance

The measure would reallocate unused money designated for a court settlement to pay emergency rent relief to households in need. Its prospects in the House are murky.
by Dana Ferguson

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Nitrates are polluting Minnesota’s water. Environmental groups say the state isn’t doing enough

Nitrates are polluting Minnesota’s water. Environmental groups say the state isn’t doing enough

The public comment window will soon close on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s rules for protecting groundwater from nitrates, which can be detrimental to human health in large amounts.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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