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Minnesota State Community and Technical College set to close Detroit Lakes campus

Minnesota State Community and Technical College set to close Detroit Lakes campus

Tentatively set to occur in the summer of 2028 or later, the closure would leave M State with campuses in Moorhead, Fergus Falls and Wadena. “This was not an easy decision,” the school’s president said.
by Andrew Krueger, Annie Baxter and Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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The ‘Gay Bowl’ flag football championship is coming to Minnesota for the first time

The ‘Gay Bowl’ flag football championship is coming to Minnesota for the first time

Players from dozens of leagues across the country that are members of the National Gay Flag Football League are headed to the Twin Cities to play in the championships Oct. 8-11 at the National Sports Center in Blaine.
by Sam Stroozas

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In Rochester, a legislative race that could make or break party control at the Capitol

In Rochester, a legislative race that could make or break party control at the Capitol

An open seat has attracted two candidates: On the right, a well-known former representative and on the left, a teacher and political newcomer. It’s among races that could tip party control at the state Legislature.
by Catharine Richert

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Twin Cities officials call for regional gang task force after string of shootings

Twin Cities officials call for regional gang task force after string of shootings

Law enforcement officials say recent shootings in Bloomington, Eden Prairie and Edina were gang-related and are calling for a coordinated regional response. Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher says his office has identified 300 gang members and 12 gangs across the Twin Cities.
by Ahmed Hassan

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Minneapolis shops invite customers for Latino Business Week as many recover from ICE surge

Minneapolis shops invite customers for Latino Business Week as many recover from ICE surge

Minneapolis celebrates its third annual Latino Business Week this week, as many Latino-owned shops around the city continue recovering from losses during the federal immigration enforcement surge.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Man, dog injured in encounter with bear in northeastern Minnesota

Man, dog injured in encounter with bear in northeastern Minnesota

The DNR said the man let his dogs out of the house, and a short time later a bear pinned one of the dogs to the ground. The man was bitten when he kicked at the bear to get it off the dog.
by MPR News Staff

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‘Toy Story’ and Care Bears: Here are some 2026 costume trends in Minnesota

‘Toy Story’ and Care Bears: Here are some 2026 costume trends in Minnesota

Each October, we ask ourselves the same question: what’s our Halloween costume going to be? Local costume retailers share their advice and trends for 2026. One theme: The return of the blockbuster movie.
by Kyra Miles

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Minneapolis family shares story of ‘violent’ ICE detainment and 10 months of separation

Minneapolis family shares story of ‘violent’ ICE detainment and 10 months of separation

About 3,700 people were arrested by federal law enforcement in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. For one family, the resulting family separation has caused financial and emotional stress.
by Regina Medina

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Leaders in Eden Prairie, Edina, Somali communities call for end to gun violence and stereotypes

Leaders in Eden Prairie, Edina, Somali communities call for end to gun violence and stereotypes

Shootings in Edina and Eden Prairie have sparked concerns among city leaders and Somali families about gun violence and about unfairly painting the community with a broad brush.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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