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5 candidates vie for St. Paul mayor

5 candidates vie for St. Paul mayor

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is facing off against four other candidates who want his job. As Carter seeks a third term at the helm of the city, his record is being scrutinized by three candidates who are newcomers to city politics and a state representative who has represented the city since 2019.
by Peter Cox

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Family sues Crow Wing County over 2024 death of man in jail

Family sues Crow Wing County over 2024 death of man in jail

Robert Slaybaugh, 57, was booked into the jail in February 2024 on suspicion of drunk driving. He was later found unresponsive in his cell. The lawsuit claims the county ignored red flags that he was at risk of suicide.
by Kirsti Marohn

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MEA school break crowds take off at MSP, with shutdown looming over air travel

MEA school break crowds take off at MSP, with shutdown looming over air travel

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport expects a surge in travelers during this week’s MEA school break, with Thursday expected to be busiest. While staffing is strong locally, officials say that the ongoing federal government shutdown could cause flight delays nationwide.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Lowertown St. Paul gallery spotlights Minnesota artists exploring gender and identity

Lowertown St. Paul gallery spotlights Minnesota artists exploring gender and identity

A new Lowertown St. Paul exhibit brings together artists from across Minnesota whose work examines gender, queerness and the fight for justice — inspired by one family’s personal story.
by Anika Besst

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Minnesota celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

Minnesota celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

The second Monday of October is recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day in Minnesota. The day celebrates Indigenous culture, traditions and communities.
by Chandra Colvin

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Minnesota woman on a quest to preserve stories of disappearing towns

Minnesota woman on a quest to preserve stories of disappearing towns

Have you ever been to Basswood, Oylen or Luce, Minnesota? Photographer Laura Grisamore has been to them all. She has pictures, stories and a burning desire to preserve memories of towns in their twilight.
by Dan Gunderson

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U of M researchers studying how CWD lingers and travels in environment

U of M researchers studying how CWD lingers and travels in environment

Four years ago, deer infected by chronic wasting disease were illegally dumped on public land in Beltrami County. Since then, a team from the University of Minnesota Center for Prion Research and Outreach has been studying CWD’s effects on the environment. MNPRO’s study site is in rural Beltrami County, near Hines.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Savannah Bananas will play ball at Target Field August 2026

Savannah Bananas will play ball at Target Field August 2026

The popular baseball team Savannah Bananas is bringing their family-friendly “Banana Ball” style to Target Field for three games over the weekend of Aug. 7, 2026. The season will also see an expansion, with five additional teams playing around the country.
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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