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July 31, 2026 7:55 AM

450K borrowers say they were ripped off. Their student loans are being erased

The borrowers say they were defrauded by their colleges, but the class-action lawsuit to erase their federal student loans has been tangled up in courts for years.

by Cory Turner

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July 31, 2026 7:30 AM

Cyclospora confusion? Four questions about the parasite in Minnesota, answered

Minnesotans can be reassured that the large multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis infections, a gastrointestinal illness caused by cyclospora, has not yet reached the state.

by Erica Zurek

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July 31, 2026 6:50 AM

Pearson’s Candy Company to shut down St. Paul plant

Pearson’s Candy Company told Minnesota officials it will permanently shut down the West Seventh Street plant and lay off about 80 employees at the end of September.

by MPR News Staff

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July 31, 2026 4:00 AM

New Minnesota laws tackle domestic violence response and prevention

New laws include expanding the window for warrantless arrests and adding more safeguards to keep guns out of offenders’ hands.

by Harshawn Ratanpal

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July 31, 2026 4:00 AM

United Way fund available to help Ely-area small businesses impacted by wildfires recover

Small business owners can begin applying for the aid today, Friday, July 31, and all local organizations actively responding to the wildfires are eligible to request funding, too.

by Hannah Yang

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July 31, 2026 4:00 AM

Mike Lindell seeks Republican nomination for Minnesota governor. His ideas for the job are fuzzy

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is among the frontrunners for the GOP nomination for Minnesota governor, propelled in part by President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Lindell hasn’t spelled out in much detail what he’d do if elected.

by Dana Ferguson

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July 31, 2026 4:00 AM

MN Shortlist July 31-Aug. 6: Warroad fairytales, ‘In the Heights’ 🎶, and a Korean musical journey

A behind-the-scenes look at Jonathan Thunder's latest film, Korean choral music, fairy tales, music and comedy, and more.

by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle, Emily Bright and Kyra Miles

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July 31, 2026 4:00 AM

Willmar finds a ‘new normal’ after ICE surge

Last winter, Immigration and Customs Enforcement showed up in force in the central Minnesota city of Willmar. Immigrants, regardless of their legal status, feared arrest, and many hid in their homes. Now, the community is trying to find a new normal.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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July 31, 2026 4:00 AM

Minnesota writers bring endometriosis musical to Edinburgh Fringe

A play by two Minnesota writers about women’s health will make its debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.

by Matt Mikus

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July 30, 2026 4:20 PM

The voting process: Answers to your voting and election questions in Minnesota

Midterm Election Day is approaching quickly. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the upcoming election. Learn more about when and where to vote, how to register, voting early and absentee ballot details in Minnesota.

by MPR News Staff

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450K borrowers say they were ripped off. Their student loans are being erased

Cyclospora confusion? Four questions about the parasite in Minnesota, answered

Pearson’s Candy Company to shut down St. Paul plant

New Minnesota laws tackle domestic violence response and prevention

United Way fund available to help Ely-area small businesses impacted by wildfires recover

Mike Lindell seeks Republican nomination for Minnesota governor. His ideas for the job are fuzzy

MN Shortlist July 31-Aug. 6: Warroad fairytales, ‘In the Heights’ 🎶, and a Korean musical journey

Willmar finds a ‘new normal’ after ICE surge

Minnesota writers bring endometriosis musical to Edinburgh Fringe

The voting process: Answers to your voting and election questions in Minnesota

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