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Minnesotans on the American Experiment, 250 years on

Minnesotans on the American Experiment, 250 years on

On the U.S. semiquincentennial, Minnesotans across the state feel a mixture of pride, unease, disappointment, hope and fear about the nation.
by Matthew Alvarez, Leah Lemm, Harshawn Ratanpal, Ahmed Hassan, Alex V. Cipolle and Feven Gerezgiher

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State awards $20M from 3M settlement over ‘forever chemicals’ to improve habitat, recreation

State awards $20M from 3M settlement over ‘forever chemicals’ to improve habitat, recreation

The money was set aside for enhancing water resources, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreational opportunities in the east metro. Eight years after the settlement with 3M was announced, that funding is finally ready to be distributed.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Hot rotisserie chicken soon could be among the foods eligible under federal food benefits

Hot rotisserie chicken soon could be among the foods eligible under federal food benefits

Congressional lawmakers are looking to add rotisserie chicken to the list of foods people can purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Currently, the program excludes hot and pre-prepared foods.

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Lynx's Miles wins second consecutive Rookie of the Month, Reeve named Coach of the Month

Lynx's Miles wins second consecutive Rookie of the Month, Reeve named Coach of the Month

The Minnesota Lynx had an exciting mid-season week of accolades. Just a day after being named a starter for the All-Star Game, Olivia Miles was named the Kia WNBA Rookie of the Month for the second month in a row. Head coach Cheryl Reeve was also named WNBA Coach of the Month for June.
by Anika Besst

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Beyond 250 years: Minnesota River flows through time and history

Beyond 250 years: Minnesota River flows through time and history

As the Declaration of Independence was being signed, the Minnesota River was known as Mni Sota Wakpa to the Dakota people. Congress affirmed the Dakota name in 1852. The Minnesota River would become the state’s namesake a few years later.
by Chandra Colvin

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Minneapolis law enforcement preparing, urging safety ahead of busy Fourth of July weekend

Minneapolis law enforcement preparing, urging safety ahead of busy Fourth of July weekend

Minneapolis first responders are stepping up staffing this weekend, as they prepare for crowds of revelers celebrating the Fourth of July. The holiday has brought jumps in 911 calls in recent years.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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