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On second look, nation favors Wisconsin slightly more than Minnesota or Iowa. And much more than California

On second look, nation favors Wisconsin slightly more than Minnesota or Iowa. And much more than California

Earlier this summer we reported that the “nation thinks Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa are ‘equally good.’” New data suggests that Wisconsin has a slight edge. However, Democrats favor Minnesota and Republicans favor Iowa.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Man thrown from boat in Lake Superior swims 2 miles to safety

Man thrown from boat in Lake Superior swims 2 miles to safety

A man who was thrown out of a boat and into frigid Lake Superior Friday evening survived after swimming about 2 miles to safety to a small island offshore from the Grand Portage reservation in far northeast Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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'Zero guardrails': Inside the alleged fraud at DHS housing stabilization program

'Zero guardrails': Inside the alleged fraud at DHS housing stabilization program

A KARE 11 investigation exposed questionable billing practices within the Medicaid-backed program that was meant to help the elderly and people with disabilities find and maintain housing.
by Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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Farmfest Forums to highlight AI in agriculture, trade policy

Farmfest Forums to highlight AI in agriculture, trade policy

Farmfest is a three-day event from Aug. 5-7 in Morgan, Minn., on County Highway 13 in Redwood County at the Gilfillan Estate. Using artificial intelligence in agriculture will be one of the topics.
by Hannah Yang

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Two shootings in Fargo leave two dead, two injured

Two people died in separate shootings in Fargo, N.D., early Sunday morning. Fargo police say the shootings occurred just before 2 a.m. and at about 2:30 a.m.
by MPR News Staff

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Department of Corrections expands online applications for visitors at adult facilities

Department of Corrections expands online applications for visitors at adult facilities

Since December, the Minnesota Department of Corrections has been testing the new electronic system at Rush City and five other prisons. The feedback from the pilot program showed the system reduced application wait times and applicant postage costs.
by Jaylan Sims

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Northside native Brynne Crockett amplifies her voice as Lynx in-arena host, role model

Northside native Brynne Crockett amplifies her voice as Lynx in-arena host, role model

Northside native Brynne Crockett, known also by her stage name Bdot, can add in-arena host for the Minnesota Lynx home games to her resume. She’s also a hip-hop artist, high school basketball announcer and role model.
by Regina Medina

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