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Liberian government official moonlights as Minnesota group home director

Companies linked to Sekou Dukuly received $36 million in taxpayer money over the past decade to care for disabled adults in Minnesota group homes — despite multiple residents dying and repeated findings of neglect. But the state kept sending payments to the group home companies even after he took a job more than 5,000 miles away.
by Ellie Roth, Jennifer Lu, Christopher Peak and Alyson Clary

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New generation of Native entrepreneurs building an economic future grounded in culture, history

New generation of Native entrepreneurs building an economic future grounded in culture, history

For centuries, tribal trade fueled culture and commerce. The reservation system severed those ties, but they never died. A new generation is reclaiming that entrepreneurial spirit as tribes work to diversify their economies beyond casinos.
by Leah Lemm

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Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?

Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?

In Minnesota, Democratic primary turnout was on par with the 2018 midterm election, with both years marking the state’s highest Democratic primary turnout in a midterm year so far this century.
by The Associated Press

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Miles, Collier power the WNBA-leading Lynx to a 92-87 win over the Aces

Miles, Collier power the WNBA-leading Lynx to a 92-87 win over the Aces

Collier's deep 3-pointer gave the Lynx a seven-point lead with a little less than seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, and Minnesota led by at least five points until Jewell Loyd's 3-pointer cut it to 86-82 with under three minutes remaining.
by The Associated Press

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A scaled-down plan to revive a historic lodge near the Boundary Waters faces renewed opposition 

A scaled-down plan to revive a historic lodge near the Boundary Waters faces renewed opposition 

The $40 million proposal to update and refurbish the Silver Rapids Lodge outside Ely promises to inject new life into the resort. But some neighbors believe it would transform the quiet character of the area.
by Dan Kraker

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Bear incidents on the rise in Cass County

Bear incidents on the rise in Cass County

Officials said the best way to keep bears away is to secure food, including bird feed and garbage.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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BCA IDs St. Paul police officer who shot man outside Regions Hospital

BCA IDs St. Paul police officer who shot man outside Regions Hospital

State investigators identified St. Paul police officer Jacob Pederson as the officer who shot a man outside Regions Hospital. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension will provide its full investigation into shooting to the Ramsey County attorney.
by MPR News Staff

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Murray debuts as Minnesota's starting QB and Dart throws for a TD as Vikings beat Giants 13-10

Murray debuts as Minnesota's starting QB and Dart throws for a TD as Vikings beat Giants 13-10

Kyler Murray led a drive that ended in a field goal in his first game action since being named Minnesota’s starting quarterback, New York’s Jaxson Dart threw for a touchdown after passing a concussion test and the Vikings beat the Giants 13-10 in each team’s preseason opener.
by The Associated Press

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