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Stories from September 15, 2026

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson reflects on a life dedicated to justice

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson reflects on a life dedicated to justice

Minnesota’s top judge retires at the end of this month. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota State Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson about her career, cases and the role of the courts.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Why is Rochester’s 10-acre Seneca site still vacant seven years later?

Why is Rochester’s 10-acre Seneca site still vacant seven years later?

The Seneca Foods processing and canning facility closed in 2018 and Olmsted County purchased the property the following year for $5.6 million. But seven years later, the site is still empty, and county commissioners said that the process to find realistic options to fill the site has been slow, meandering and somewhat controversial.
by Molly Castle Work

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After 30 years, Minnesota's longest paved bike path is finally finished

After 30 years, Minnesota's longest paved bike path is finally finished

The Mesabi Trail cuts a 165-mile path across northern Minnesota’s Iron Range. Officials will celebrate the trail’s completion with a ribbon cutting Tuesday in Tower.
by Dan Kraker

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Ask a Bookseller: 'The Inquisitive Raven' by Richard Wagamese

Ask a Bookseller: 'The Inquisitive Raven' by Richard Wagamese

Pallas Erdrich of Birchbark Books in Minneapolis recommends a picture book written by Richard Wagamese and illustrated by Bridget George.
by Emily Bright

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See who's won an Emmy Award so far

See who's won an Emmy Award so far

“Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay is hosting the Emmy Awards on Monday night. We'll be updating this list as winners are announced.
by Beth Novey and Clare Lombardo

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