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Stories from August 21, 2026

Paul Yoon's novel 'Etna' is told from a dog's point of view, thanks to Oscar

Paul Yoon's novel 'Etna' is told from a dog's point of view, thanks to Oscar

Paul Yoon didn’t know it on the day he and his wife adopted Oscar, a yellow lab puppy, that his world would never be the same. His new novel, “Etna,” grew out of his love affair with his dog.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Native entrepreneur continues to build EV charging stations on tribal land across the Midwest

Native entrepreneur continues to build EV charging stations on tribal land across the Midwest

Native entrepreneur Bob Blake has built 80 EV charging stations on tribal land across the Midwest and has handed over ownership of the assets to the tribal nations. Blake said he has found ways to work around the barriers that keep capital out of Indian Country.
by Melissa Olson

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MN Shortlist Aug. 21-27: 140 years of Mexican music, art on the Gunflint Trail, comedy magic and more

MN Shortlist Aug. 21-27: 140 years of Mexican music, art on the Gunflint Trail, comedy magic and more

New exhibits at the Minnesota Latino Museum and the Chik-Wauk Museum and a new comedy variety show at the Turf Club are among this week’s Minnesota arts and culture picks.
by Alex V. Cipolle, Leah Lemm and Sam Stroozas

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Minneapolis police say recent body discoveries are unrelated

Minneapolis police say several bodies found around the city since the weekend are unrelated, rejecting online speculation that the deaths are connected.
by Regina Medina

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