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Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower

Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower

Officials say a man carrying a rifle killed four people at a New York City office tower. The shooting took place Monday afternoon at a midtown Manhattan office building that houses finance companies and the NFL headquarters. 
by The Associated Press

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In new U study, questions resurface over wakesurfing’s impact on Minnesota lakes

In new U study, questions resurface over wakesurfing’s impact on Minnesota lakes

Newly released University of Minnesota research finds wakesurfing in water that’s too shallow can damage lake quality. The study could revive calls for statewide restrictions and may churn the debate over the state’s changing lake culture.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Trump sees ‘real starvation’ in Gaza, despite Israeli claims, and vows to step up aid

Trump sees ‘real starvation’ in Gaza, despite Israeli claims, and vows to step up aid

President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed doing more to feed the starving population in Gaza — at odds with the Israeli prime minister who claimed there was no starvation.
by NPR's International Desk

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Gov. Walz says he’s withholding housing stabilization funds under suspicion of misuse

Gov. Walz says he’s withholding housing stabilization funds under suspicion of misuse

The governor told reporters that he’s freezing payments to dozens of recipients over potential concerns. A new law gives agencies the option to stop funding when fraud is suspected.
by Dana Ferguson

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Thunderstorms move into the metro, more damaging storms track into Iowa

Thunderstorms move into the metro, more damaging storms track into Iowa

Severe thunderstorm warnings continue into the night. A more damaging line of storms that had the potential to produce tornadoes only clipped the state, tracking instead from South Dakota into Iowa.
by MPR News Staff

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PUC will investigate Upper Sioux Community’s complaint against electric cooperative

PUC will investigate Upper Sioux Community’s complaint against electric cooperative

The Minnesota Public Utility Commission says it has authority to take up a tribe’s complaints against rural electric cooperative, Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light and Power Association.
by Melissa Olson

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Judge blocks Trump administration’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

Judge blocks Trump administration’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

A federal judge on Monday ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding as the nation’s largest abortion provider fights President Donald Trump’s administration over efforts to defund the organization in his signature tax legislation.
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The U.S. is destroying $9.7 million in contraceptives. Is there another option?

The U.S. is destroying $9.7 million in contraceptives. Is there another option?

This planned destruction of birth control devices is part of the dismantling of USAID services — and linked to allegations by the government that cite abortion. Critics are speaking out.
by Rachel Treisman

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Twins All-Star Byron Buxton is day-to-day with rib cartilage irritation

Twins All-Star Byron Buxton is day-to-day with rib cartilage irritation

The Minnesota Twins say All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton is day-to-day with cartilage irritation in his rib cage. Buxton was pulled from Saturday’s game against Washington after he experienced discomfort in his side while running.
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