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U.S. announces criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro

U.S. announces criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles. The announcement was made Wednesday as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis police announce arrests in attempted auto theft that turned deadly

Minneapolis police announce arrests in attempted auto theft that turned deadly

Minneapolis police say two suspects are in custody in connection with an attempted auto theft that turned deadly. Amos Ferrier, who worked with a local veterans’ nonprofit, died from injuries suffered while trying to stop the theft.
by MPR News Staff

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Mayor Frey names his choice to lead the Minneapolis Fire Department

Mayor Frey names his choice to lead the Minneapolis Fire Department

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has nominated Reginald Freeman, a veteran fire leader from Oakland and Hartford, to be the city’s next fire chief, pending City Council approval.
by MPR News Staff

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Leave it to beavers! How these rodents damn wildfires

Leave it to beavers! How these rodents damn wildfires

Man-made firebreaks, like dozer lines created by heavy machinery and hand lines dug by firefighters, help stop flames from spreading — but so do natural barriers like beaver ponds.
by Emily Bright and Gracie Stockton

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North Shore Highway 61 reopens after fire just in time for Memorial Day

North Shore Highway 61 reopens after fire just in time for Memorial Day

Highway 61 between Two Harbors and Silver Bay was closed for several days as firefighters worked to control the Stewart Trail Fire. With the fire now fully contained, the highway has reopened ahead of a busy holiday weekend for travel.
by Dan Kraker

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Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup

Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup

Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years. The retail chain embarked earlier this year on a $6 billion plan to reverse three consecutive years of declining sales.
by The Associated Press

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Two arrested after Moorhead middle schoolers eat THC candy

Two arrested after Moorhead middle schoolers eat THC candy

Moorhead police arrested the parents of a student who brought candy to school that police believe contained THC, the compound in cannabis that gets people high. Two students were sent to a medical facility after consuming the candy, and 10 other students were sent home.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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DNR identifies starting location, people of interest connected to Flanders Fire

DNR identifies starting location, people of interest connected to Flanders Fire

The Crow Wing County sheriff says he thinks a campfire may have caused the blaze. On Tuesday, fire crews continued working to put out remaining hot spots, and residents who live in the evacuation zone were able to return to their homes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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