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Vintage motel signs in south Minneapolis go up for auction

Vintage motel signs in south Minneapolis go up for auction

If you’re a fan of mid-century modern décor, you’ve got a chance to super-size your taste for nostalgia with two vintage Minneapolis motel signs up for auction.
by Tim Nelson

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The artist’s guide to the galaxy: Michael Engebretson explores space and autism 

The artist’s guide to the galaxy: Michael Engebretson explores space and autism 

Michael Engebretson creates fantastical paintings of transdimensional spaceships and other science fiction themes. He says these are informed by his experiences with autism, which allow him to experience the world — and solutions for the world’s problems — in ways others may not.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Prior Lake High students find voice, power in wake of Twin Cities racial turmoil

Prior Lake High students find voice, power in wake of Twin Cities racial turmoil

The police killings of George Floyd in 2020 and Daunte Wright in 2021 galvanized students of color at schools across Minnesota. Young leaders have emerged and forced hard conversations to the surface around race and equity. At Prior Lake, students say they see progress, but it comes slowly. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Authorities respond to roof collapse at Duluth's Miller Hill Mall

Authorities respond to roof collapse at Duluth's Miller Hill Mall

There were no reports of injuries in the collapse that was reported at about 9 a.m. Photos from the scene showed parts of the roof — and a large pile of snow — collapsed into an interior atrium in the mall.
by Dan Kraker and Andrew Krueger

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Minneapolis city officials outline plans to address awful pothole season

Minneapolis city officials outline plans to address awful pothole season

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says city crews will be working additional overtime and weekend hours to address what's been a terrible season for potholes in the region.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul schools to offer Karen language classes

St. Paul schools to offer Karen language classes

Starting in fall 2023, Karen language courses will be offered to students in St. Paul Public Schools. The program is believed to be the first of its kind in the U.S. The language has been banned in schools in Myanmar since 1962.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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