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Gophers had Minneapolis school shooting on their minds after season-opening win
The excitement of the start of the football season at Minnesota was tempered by a tragedy. After the Gophers beat Buffalo 23-10 in their opener, coach P.J. Fleck expressed sadness and outrage about the death of Annunciation Catholic School students Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski.
Committee votes to suspend Northstar Commuter Rail
The Metropolitan Council this week voted to suspend the North Star Commuter Rail service in January and replace the line with bus service.  
These 6 Minnesota couples fell in love while participating in 4-H
Over 40,000 young Minnesotans are members of the youth development program 4-H. Besides embracing lifelong learning, these six couples also found their lifelong partners.
Families of children killed in Minneapolis church shooting call for healing, change
Families of the two children killed in the attack on Annunciation Church Wednesday identified them, and described their devastation in the loss.
MN Shortlist, Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Arts raffle for Annunciation families and more
MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region. This week’s events include: music of Thelonious Monk, an art mystery and the Duluth-Superior Pride Festival.
Stars, stripes and Sweet Martha’s cookies: Becoming American citizens at the fair
Amid the noise of food vendors and the smell of fried dough, a different kind of moment unfolded at the Minnesota State Fair this week: 30 people from around the world raised their right hands and became U.S. citizens.