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Minneapolis renovation uncovers century-old Gold Medal Flour advertisement

Minneapolis renovation uncovers century-old Gold Medal Flour advertisement

A Minneapolis couple discovered a giant advertisement for Gold Medal Flour on the side of their house during a home renovation project. Now, the owners are balancing preserving the historical gem with practical maintenance concerns.
by Erica Zurek

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One year after devastating flood, Waterville residents are slowly recovering

One year after devastating flood, Waterville residents are slowly recovering

One year after severe flooding damaged or destroyed more than 100 homes, summer cabins and businesses in the small southern Minnesota town of Waterville, many residents are still struggling to recover and rebuild. And some fear catastrophic flooding could happen again.
by Hannah Yang

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Human remains identified as missing Columbia Heights teen

Authorities in Anoka County announced early Tuesday that human remains found over the weekend have been identified as those of Manny Collins, a 16-year-old from Columbia Heights who went missing in May.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center will now be Grand Casino Arena

St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center will now be Grand Casino Arena

The downtown St. Paul hockey arena hosts NHL and PWHL games, concerts and several state high school championship tournaments.
by Peter Cox

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Rare wild Asian horse foal finds a new mom at Minnesota Zoo

Rare wild Asian horse foal finds a new mom at Minnesota Zoo

After falling critically ill shortly after birth, Marat, the Przewalski’s horse foal, recovered but was rejected by his mother. Alice, a domestic pony who had recently lost her own foal, accepted Marat and began nurturing him.
by The Associated Press

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Motorcycles in Minnesota will now be able to split lanes — here's what that means

Motorcycles in Minnesota will now be able to split lanes — here's what that means

Beginning July 1, motorcyclists in Minnesota are allowed to maneuver between vehicles in certain situations when traffic is stopped or moving slowly — techniques known as “lane splitting” and “lane filtering.”
by Dan Kraker

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Closure of longtime Minneapolis punk house Disgraceland leaves behind a legacy

Closure of longtime Minneapolis punk house Disgraceland leaves behind a legacy

An era ended when the owner announced plans to sell the home. The last punks moved out on April 30. Disgraceland has hosted live music, sheltered touring bands and housed countless individuals within the local DIY and punk communities.
by Natalia Mendez

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