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City officials say Owatonna needs new police, fire stations. Distrustful residents are pushing back

City officials say Owatonna needs new police, fire stations. Distrustful residents are pushing back

City officials in Owatonna say their police and fire stations are out of date and in disrepair. But their $65 million proposal to build new ones is getting pushback from residents who want a say in the process.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota lawmakers considering whether to allow plug-in or 'balcony' solar power

Minnesota lawmakers considering whether to allow plug-in or 'balcony' solar power

Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to allow homeowners to install small-scale “plug-in” or “balcony” solar systems. There’s a growing movement for them nationwide. But there are safety concerns.
by Dan Kraker

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Lawmakers consider expanding program that helped St. Paul double its nonfatal shooting solve rate

Lawmakers consider expanding program that helped St. Paul double its nonfatal shooting solve rate

Nonfatal shootings are difficult cases to solve, but doing so can prevent future violence. Lawmakers are proposing a grant program to help police around the state clear more nonfatal shooting cases.
by Cait Kelley

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Mayor Frey's vetoes of eviction notice extension, drug paraphernalia ordinances will stand

Mayor Frey's vetoes of eviction notice extension, drug paraphernalia ordinances will stand

Frey was able to successfully block proposals that sought to extend the eviction notice period and to decriminalize drug paraphernalia. However, the council voted again to block the mayor’s reappointment of Todd Barnette as Community Safety Commissioner.
by Cari Spencer

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Ruiz powers the Nationals past the Twins 7-5 with a go-ahead 7th-inning homer and 4 RBIs

Ruiz powers the Nationals past the Twins 7-5 with a go-ahead 7th-inning homer and 4 RBIs

Keibert Ruiz homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs to lift the Washington Nationals to a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Ruiz’s solo shot off John Klein broke a 5-all tie in the seventh, and Curtis Mead added an RBI single later that inning.
by The Associated Press

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Some smoky summer days are ahead for Minnesota

Some smoky summer days are ahead for Minnesota

Drought conditions are expected to contribute to 12 to 16 days of smoky conditions and four to six days of high ozone levels this summer.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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