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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

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Minnesota sees hail and possible tornado, but storms largely spare state

Minnesota sees hail and possible tornado, but storms largely spare state

After one round of thunderstorms moved across Minnesota on Monday morning, a second, stronger round of storms brought hail, high winds, heavy rain, funnel clouds and reports of at least one tornado during the afternoon and evening.
by Andrew Krueger and Paul Huttner

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Minnesotans are feeling a lot of economic uncertainty 100 days into Trump’s presidency

Minnesotans are feeling a lot of economic uncertainty 100 days into Trump’s presidency

Around Minnesota, voters are reporting belt-tightening and concern about a possible recession. Many supporters of President Donald Trump are hopeful he can turn things around, but his critics are fearful of what’s to come.
by Annie Baxter

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Heintzeman, Slipy face off Tuesday in special election for state Senate seat

Heintzeman, Slipy face off Tuesday in special election for state Senate seat

The winner will fill the District 6 seat left vacant by Justin Eichorn, who resigned last month. The two candidates who hope to replace him include a staunch conservative and a relative political newcomer.
by Kirsti Marohn

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In NW Minnesota, she rescues dogs, then trains them to rescue veterans

In NW Minnesota, she rescues dogs, then trains them to rescue veterans

Linda Wiedewitsch trains dogs to help military veterans deal with the psychological effects of war. Most of the dogs she trains come from pounds around Detroit Lakes. It’s a cycle of grace that’s helping rescue dogs and veterans.
by Dan Gunderson

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Ukrainian workers at landmark Minneapolis restaurant seek answers after Trump halts work permit renewals

Ukrainian workers at landmark Minneapolis restaurant seek answers after Trump halts work permit renewals

Thousands of Ukrainians who’ve settled temporarily in Minnesota fear that they may soon have to return home, even as Russia’s assault on their country continues. The concern is especially high at Kramarczuk’s deli and restaurant in northeast Minneapolis, a cornerstone of the city’s Ukrainian community.
by Matt Sepic

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Former Hennepin County judge reprimanded for sexual harassment, inappropriate contact with clerk

Former Hennepin County judge reprimanded for sexual harassment, inappropriate contact with clerk

Former Hennepin County Judge Jay Quam has been reprimanded by the Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards after it said an investigation concluded he engaged in sexual harassment — including inappropriate sexual contact with a law clerk.
by MPR News Staff

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