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Skyway vacancy offers chance of a lifetime for clothing maker

Skyway vacancy offers chance of a lifetime for clothing maker

Rammy Mohamed used to make clothes in her basement. Now she’s opened a highly visible boutique in the St. Paul skyway.
by Sarah Thamer

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No pardon for Minnesota turkey, but a moment in the spotlight

No pardon for Minnesota turkey, but a moment in the spotlight

The state has a tradition of bypassing the pardon in an effort to highlight the state’s turkey production industry and the importance of nurturing Minnesota families.
by Dana Ferguson

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Biden to extend student loan pause as court battle drags on

Biden to extend student loan pause as court battle drags on

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
by The Associated Press

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Vigil for transgender victims draws crowd mourning Colorado Springs shooting

Vigil for transgender victims draws crowd mourning Colorado Springs shooting

People packed a Minneapolis event Sunday for the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, looking for somewhere to be together to grieve the mass shooting at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub the night before.
by Feven Gerezgiher and Robyn Katona

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Bringing back the white pine, a foundational American tree

In a state renowned for its forests, there is arguably no Minnesota tree more majestic than the white pine. After logging nearly wiped out the species a century ago, longstanding efforts to bring them back are beginning to take root.
by Dan Kraker

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Promoting Hmong culture: Fashion and music at the Armory

Promoting Hmong culture: Fashion and music at the Armory

Hmong Nouveau presented viewers with a mix of fashion and music, showcasing Hmong designers, dancers, choreographers and musicians.
by Jacob Aloi

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'The woman of the century': Nellie Stone Johnson honored with Minnesota Capitol statue

'The woman of the century': Nellie Stone Johnson honored with Minnesota Capitol statue

Minnesota policymakers and labor leaders on Monday unveiled the first Capitol statue to depict a female figure in history. And they remembered Nellie Stone Johnson for her coalition-building and influence shaping the current-day DFL Party.
by Dana Ferguson

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DNR to expand list of prohibited species in Minnesota

DNR to expand list of prohibited species in Minnesota

The Minnesota DNR wants to expand the list of prohibited invasive species. Thirteen species or species groups have been identified as high risk. The agency is currently taking public comment on the proposal. 
by Dan Gunderson

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