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Ron Meshbesher, noted Twin Cities attorney, dies at 85

Ron Meshbesher, noted Twin Cities attorney, dies at 85

Meshbesher gained fame in the '70s for his defense in the infamous Glensheen murders trial and remained one of Minnesota's most recognizable criminal defense attorneys. His family said he suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
by Nina Moini

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St. Paul's skyscraper raccoon spawns fan art -- and merchandise

St. Paul's skyscraper raccoon spawns fan art -- and merchandise

The creature that brought us the #mprraccoon hashtag is becoming a tote bag and a T-shirt. Actually, two. Here's how you can snag one.
by Nancy Yang

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Appetites: Somali-Americans blend cultures and flavor

Appetites: Somali-Americans blend cultures and flavor

This week on Appetites, we look at a new Somali-American Cookbook "Soo Fariista: Come Sit Down" published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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Saved! #mprraccoon rescued from St. Paul skyscraper

Saved! #mprraccoon rescued from St. Paul skyscraper

You can breathe a little easier this morning. The little raccoon that held the world rapt on Tuesday as it scaled a downtown St. Paul skyscraper has been safely trapped and released back into the wild.
by Tim Nelson

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MnDOT: Silver Bay Airport closed due to safety concerns

The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the city of Silver Bay closed its airport runway May 31. MnDOT inspectors had noted deteriorating pavement conditions.
by The Associated Press

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Carlton, Minn., scores second $1M Powerball winner in 3 weeks

A $1 million ticket for June 9 bought at the Kwik Trip on Highway 210 follows a $1 million ticket bought May 19 at the Minit Mart Carlton. Neither prize has yet been claimed.
by MPR News Staff

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For Ramadan, more Muslims shape diets around physical and mental health

For Ramadan, more Muslims shape diets around physical and mental health

A growing number of Muslim food bloggers and dietitians say that fitness and spirituality go hand in hand, and are sharing tips to encourage mindfulness in food choices to keep from overindulging.
by Maryam Jillani

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Get out! Free admission Saturday to all Minnesota state parks

Get out! Free admission Saturday to all Minnesota state parks

The DNR on Saturday will drop the usual $7 daily vehicle permit fee at all 75 state parks and recreation areas in honor of National Get Outdoors Day.
by Andrew Krueger

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