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A photo of her grandmother in moccasins sparked Cindy Godin Hamilton’s artistic awakening

A photo of her grandmother in moccasins sparked Cindy Godin Hamilton’s artistic awakening

Cindy Godin Hamilton’s artistic and cultural awakening came in her adult years. Now her solo exhibit at the Warroad RiverPlace Gallery includes hand-stitched mittens, mukluks and gauntlets featuring intricately beaded animals and flowers, as well as oil and pastel paintings of Native faces garbed in traditional regalia.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Minnesota booksellers share their favorite beach reads

Minnesota booksellers share their favorite beach reads

MPR News reached out to Minnesota booksellers across to the state to get their recommendations on the best beach reads to add to your TBR this summer.
by Sam Stroozas

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Meteorologist sues KSTP for sexual harassment, discrimination

Meteorologist sues KSTP for sexual harassment, discrimination

Wren Clair alleges that KSTP news director Kirk Varner repeatedly commented on her physical appearance, said she should wear tighter fitting clothes and complained about a change in her hair color.
by Matt Sepic

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Boelter faces new charges from Hennepin grand jury, including animal cruelty

Boelter faces new charges from Hennepin grand jury, including animal cruelty

A Hennepin County grand jury on Thursday returned a first-degree premeditated murder indictment against the man suspected of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. It’s among several new charges Boelter is facing.
by Matt Sepic

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DFL State Senator Tou Xiong arrested on suspicion of DWI

DFL State Senator Tou Xiong arrested on suspicion of DWI

Minnesota Sen. Tou Xiong was booked at the Ramsey County Jail around 4 a.m. Thursday on suspicion of DWI. Xiong pleaded guilty to DWI in 2022, when he was a member of the Minnesota House.
by Peter Cox

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Trump's friendly-to-frustrated relationship with Putin takes the spotlight at the Alaska summit

Trump's friendly-to-frustrated relationship with Putin takes the spotlight at the Alaska summit

President Donald Trump’s meeting in Alaska with Vladimir Putin could be a decisive moment in the war in Ukraine and in the U.S. leader’s anomalous relationship with his Russian counterpart. 
by The Associated Press

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Fifteen people file to run in Minneapolis mayor's race

Fifteen people file to run in Minneapolis mayor's race

The start of early voting is just over a month away. Minneapolis voters will select the next mayor, 13 council members, park commissioners, as well as members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation.
by Jon Collins

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As Canada wildfires choke U.S. with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

As Canada wildfires choke U.S. with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

The sternly worded statements and letters are filled with indignation and outrage: Republican U.S. lawmakers say Canada has done too little to contain wildfires and smoke that have fouled the air in several states this summer.
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