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Thousands flock to see Apostle Islands ice caves; access closed on Tuesday

Thousands flock to see Apostle Islands ice caves; access closed on Tuesday

Thousands of people visited the Apostle Islands ice caves on Monday — the first day they were open to access on foot in 11 years. But that excitement was quickly put on ice, with an approaching storm prompting officials to close the access on Tuesday.
by Andrew Krueger

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Minnesota Republicans defend their focus on fraud despite the ICE surge that followed

Minnesota Republicans defend their focus on fraud despite the ICE surge that followed

Minnesota Republicans say they were right to invite social media influencers into the state to highlight social service fraud, though Democrats blame Republicans for paving the way for the ICE surge.
by Dana Ferguson

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson has died. He was 84. Jackson was a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King and became a leader of the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King was assassinated in 1968.
by The Associated Press

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After his parents’ killing, Colin Hortman is working through grief, searching for ways to honor them

After his parents’ killing, Colin Hortman is working through grief, searching for ways to honor them

As the Minnesota Legislature prepares to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, their son Colin shares in an MPR News interview how he’s coping with grief and hoping their deaths remain a clarion call for toned-down political rhetoric. 
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst and Lukas Levin

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After a series of tragic events, lawmakers return to the Capitol with grief and calls for action

After a series of tragic events, lawmakers return to the Capitol with grief and calls for action

Since last session, Minnesota has seen a political assassination, a deadly school shooting and an unprecedented and deadly immigration enforcement operation. Each of those tragedies have led to calls for change, and they bring a different focus to an election-year session.
by Peter Cox

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Obama responds to Trump sharing racist AI video depicting him as an ape

Obama responds to Trump sharing racist AI video depicting him as an ape

“There doesn’t seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum,” Obama said in an interview that was posted on YouTube Saturday.
by Chandelis Duster

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Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dead at 95

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dead at 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose classic roles included the wily confidant of the first two “Godfather” movies, had died at age 95. He first gained notice for a small part as the reclusive neighbor in “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
by The Associated Press

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Frankel makes 21 saves, U.S. beats Sweden 5-0 to reach Olympic women’s hockey final

Frankel makes 21 saves, U.S. beats Sweden 5-0 to reach Olympic women’s hockey final

Aerin Frankel stopped 21 shots for her third shutout of the Olympic women’s hockey tournament and the favored United States advanced to the gold-medal game by defeating Sweden 5-0 at the Milan Cortina Games.
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