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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from 'The Wire,' 'Veep' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from 'The Wire,' 'Veep' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at age 71. His manager confirmed he passed away Tuesday in New York after a short illness. Whitlock played the corrupt state Sen. Clay Davis on “The Wire." Whitlock went to Southwest Minnesota State University, where he played football and studied theater.
by The Associated Press

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The year's first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies

The year's first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies

The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturday morning, but fewer than 10 meteors will be visible per hour due to light from Saturday's supermoon. To spot the Quadrantids, venture out in the early evening away from city lights and glimpse the fireballs before the moon crashes the party. 
by The Associated Press

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In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war

In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war

Experts say Joe Biden's focus on addiction health care saved tens of thousands of lives and slowed fentanyl smuggling. Donald Trump scrapped Biden's approach in favor of military strikes.
by Brian Mann

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4 Minnesota high schoolers to march in the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena

4 Minnesota high schoolers to march in the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena

The students from Apple Valley, Rosemount and Marshall will perform Thursday with the Bands of America Rose Parade Honor Band. The band is made up of 236 high school performers from 34 states.
by Molly Castle Work

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Emmer calls for deportation of Somali Americans tied to fraud

Emmer calls for deportation of Somali Americans tied to fraud

The Republican representative from Minnesota also said naturalized U.S. citizens who committed fraud should have their citizenship revoked — even if that would require changing the law.
by Kirsti Marohn

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These new laws take effect in Minnesota as 2026 arrives

These new laws take effect in Minnesota as 2026 arrives

A slate of new laws spanning new benefits for workers, protections for vulnerable adults and boating fees for conservancy efforts will take hold on Jan. 1.
by Dana Ferguson, Kirsti Marohn and Mathew Holding Eagle III

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2025 in photos: MPR News’ top shots from its staff and freelance photojournalists

2025 in photos: MPR News’ top shots from its staff and freelance photojournalists

Each year, MPR News’ freelance and staff photographers capture moments of celebration, protest, grief and resilience. See highlights from the past year and get the perspectives of the visual journalists who captured these images.
by Kerem Yücel and MPR News Staff

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