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A federal judge in Texas is expected to decide Wednesday 

whether to force Gov. Greg Abbott to extradite an ICE agent to Minnesota to face assault charges

. Agent Christian Castro has been jailed in Texas since May 29 on Hennepin County charges of shooting and wounding Julio Sosa-Celis of Venezuela during immigration operations in Minneapolis.

Republican candidate for governor Lisa Demuth is proposing to cut taxes and government spending. If elected governor, Demuth said she would work to make life more affordable for Minnesotans through property tax cuts and an elimination of a state tax on social security, tips and overtime. She also said she would ask the Legislature to pass a bill to establish a $99 maximum car tab fee and end automatic gas tax increases.

Businesses in the Upper Midwest say their biggest challenge is rising costs

. That's according to a new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis of more than 900 businesses last month. More businesses saw profits and revenue fall since last year compared to those that experienced an increase.

A central Minnesota man faces a felony arson charge in connection with a fire at a St. Cloud mall. St. Cloud police and firefighters were called to Crossroads Mall around 9:15 a.m. Monday for a report of someone starting a fire. They found smoke and burned furniture near the food court and evacuated bystanders.

Leaders at Annunciation Catholic Church and School are asking the public to spend Thursday in reflection and service to community. Thursday marks one year since a shooter killed 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski and injured more than two dozen others at a back-to-school Mass.

The loss of Dolly Parton is being felt by fans here in Minnesota — where she made many trips over the years. 

Parton died Tuesday in Nashville at age 80

Texas federal judge promises quick decision on ICE agent extradition to Minnesota

Business owners squeezed as costs rise, profits fall, Minneapolis Fed survey finds

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

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Thursday marks one year since a shooter killed 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski and injured more than two dozen others at a back-to-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church and School.

Leaders at Annunciation ask public to spend Thursday in reflection, service

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