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Stories from July 1, 2025

Minneapolis renovation uncovers century-old Gold Medal Flour advertisement

Minneapolis renovation uncovers century-old Gold Medal Flour advertisement

A Minneapolis couple discovered a giant advertisement for Gold Medal Flour on the side of their house during a home renovation project. Now, the owners are balancing preserving the historical gem with practical maintenance concerns.
by Erica Zurek

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Cuts to unique disability waiver program leave questions for disabled Minnesotans

Cuts to unique disability waiver program leave questions for disabled Minnesotans

The state Legislature voted to cut funding for nursing homes and the state’s disability waivers system to help balance the budget. Lawmakers say the cuts will “slow the growth” of Minnesota’s disability waiver program.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Marijuana business owner says customers stocked up ahead of cannabis tax increase

Marijuana business owner says customers stocked up ahead of cannabis tax increase

July 1 marks the first day of a raised tax on retail marijuana sales. Tax on recreational marijuana products is now 15 percent plus sales tax, making it one of the highest cannabis taxes in the country.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Senate passes tax and budget package; Authorities look for information about "Manny" Collins

The U.S. Senate passed a major tax and budget package today after days of floor debate over the bill's contents. Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote. Law enforcement is asking the public for any information about Jordan Collins Jr. -- known as "Manny." Searchers found the teen's body in a landfill in Elk River over the weekend.
by Emily Reese

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Iowa's civil rights protections no longer include gender identity as new law takes effect

Iowa's civil rights protections no longer include gender identity as new law takes effect

Iowa has become the first state to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code. The law that took effect Tuesday means transgender and nonbinary residents are no longer shielded from discrimination in their job, housing and other aspects of life.

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One year after devastating flood, Waterville residents are slowly recovering

One year after devastating flood, Waterville residents are slowly recovering

One year after severe flooding damaged or destroyed more than 100 homes, summer cabins and businesses in the small southern Minnesota town of Waterville, many residents are still struggling to recover and rebuild. And some fear catastrophic flooding could happen again.
by Hannah Yang

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As light pollution increases, West Texas works to protect the world’s largest ’dark sky reserve’

As light pollution increases, West Texas works to protect the world’s largest ’dark sky reserve’

While recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has fended off the light glow that washes out starry nights.
by Carlos Morales

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Federal investigation finds Harvard violated civil rights law

Federal investigation finds Harvard violated civil rights law

The Trump administration has issued a notice of violation accusing Harvard University of “deliberate indifference” toward Jewish and Israeli students.
by Elissa Nadworny

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Judge OKs sale of 23andMe — and its trove of DNA data — to a nonprofit led by its founder

Judge OKs sale of 23andMe — and its trove of DNA data — to a nonprofit led by its founder

The DNA data of millions of people who used 23andMe’s services won’t be sold to a pharmaceutical company. A bankruptcy judge greenlighted the sale of the remnants of the firm, including its wealth of genetic data, to a nonprofit led by co-founder Anne Wojcicki.
by John Ruwitch

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This doctor specializes in diagnosing child abuse. Some of her conclusions have been called into question.

This doctor specializes in diagnosing child abuse. Some of her conclusions have been called into question.

Dr. Nancy Harper is a leading child abuse pediatrician who testifies in trials across the Midwest. She’s claimed to have never incorrectly diagnosed a shaken baby syndrome case, but some judges and juries seem to seem to disagree

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Less humid and lots of sun for the start of July

Less humid and lots of sun for the start of July

We get a brief break from the more humid air of recent days today. Look for lots of sunshine too. Temperatures and humidity increase this week with some storm chances too.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Human remains identified as missing Columbia Heights teen

Authorities in Anoka County announced early Tuesday that human remains found over the weekend have been identified as those of Manny Collins, a 16-year-old from Columbia Heights who went missing in May.
by MPR News Staff

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New state laws and a departure from 'The X'

With the beginning of July, new laws take effect across Minnesota, including one that now allows motorcyclists to split lanes to maneuver through traffic in certain situations. New biometric facial scanning has begun at the Twin Cities airport airport for US citizens returning from abroad.
by Phil Picardi

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‘I’m just a huge fan’: Justin Vernon of Bon Iver on his love for the Lynx, new partnership

‘I’m just a huge fan’: Justin Vernon of Bon Iver on his love for the Lynx, new partnership

If you’ve been to a Minnesota Lynx game, chances are you’ve seen Justin Vernon in attendance. Vernon recently debuted a first-of-its-kind partnership with the team to fight gender inequity.
by Sam Stroozas

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