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New Hennepin County sheriff, attorney sworn in

New Hennepin County sheriff, attorney sworn in

Dawanna Witt will lead the county’s top law enforcement agency and Mary Moriarty has already begun her term as the county’s chief prosecutor
by Jon Collins

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In 2nd inaugural, Walz vows end to ‘era of gridlock’

In 2nd inaugural, Walz vows end to ‘era of gridlock’

Gov. Tim Walz stepped into his second term Monday alongside DFL party allies, pledging that a unified government will usher in bold change.
by Brian Bakst

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MPR News staff picks for 2022 books

MPR News staff picks for 2022 books

Being journalists, we write a lot — but do we read? We asked our staff what their favorite books published in 2022 were. Here’s their reviews.
by Sam Stroozas

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Police, city workers move in to clear NE Minneapolis homeless camp

Police, city workers move in to clear NE Minneapolis homeless camp

Workers using heavy equipment could be seen removing items Friday from the encampment near the Quarry shopping center amid a large police presence. Advocates for the residents have criticized the city for clearing camps in midwinter.
by Ben Hovland and Regina Medina

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New St. Paul gallery for Asian American artists spotlights Burmese art

New St. Paul gallery for Asian American artists spotlights Burmese art

Xia Gallery and Cafe, which opened in October with the goal of showcasing and connecting Asian artists and makers in Minnesota, is hosting what it calls “the single largest collection of paintings from Myanmar ever to be exhibited in the U.S.”
by Robyn Katona

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Women carve historic path as Legislature opens with DFL in charge

Women carve historic path as Legislature opens with DFL in charge

For the first time, the top two posts in Minnesota’s Legislature will be occupied at the same time by women. A third seat at the negotiating table will be, too.
by Brian Bakst

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Twin Cities 'grime-core' performer Riotgrrrldarko lives up to her name

Twin Cities 'grime-core' performer Riotgrrrldarko lives up to her name

Bray’Jana Coleman, also known as Riotgrrrldarko, is a Minneapolis lady rager, mother of two, doula, friend and local icon. Although Riotgrrrldarko has only been making music for a couple of years, she already has a devoted fan base in the Twin Cities.

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