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Feds charge Boelter with murder, say he targeted 2 other DFL lawmakers Saturday

Feds charge Boelter with murder, say he targeted 2 other DFL lawmakers Saturday

Vance Boelter had been planning attacks for “some time” and went to the homes of four DFL politicians Saturday intending to kill them, the acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota said Monday. “It’s no exaggeration to say this is the stuff of nightmares.”
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith contemplates increased security after shooting of Democratic lawmakers

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith contemplates increased security after shooting of Democratic lawmakers

Lawmakers are still reeling from the shooting that killed one Minnesota state legislator and her husband and severely wounded another and his wife. Even as authorities searched for the suspect in the shooting, the state’s two U.S. Senators noted the attack was one of an increasing examples of political violence.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota artist weaves human hair into wearable art, reviving an ancient craft

Minnesota artist weaves human hair into wearable art, reviving an ancient craft

Artist Karen Keenan discovered she had family ties to the centuries-old practice of turning human hair into art through an intricate process of braiding and shaping. Now she wants to revive the once-popular Swedish art form by teaching it to others.
by Dan Gunderson

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Amid warnings from state officials following shootings, crowds show up for ‘No Kings’ rallies in Minnesota

Amid warnings from state officials following shootings, crowds show up for ‘No Kings’ rallies in Minnesota

State officials on Saturday urged people to not attend dozens of planned “No Kings” protests across Minnesota, as the suspect in the fatal shooting of a longtime state lawmaker earlier in the day remained at large — though crowds still showed up for the rallies.
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Late DFL leader Melissa Hortman remembered as ‘shining light,’ consensus builder

Late DFL leader Melissa Hortman remembered as ‘shining light,’ consensus builder

During her two decades in elected office, Melissa Hortman positioned herself as a consensus builder and DFLer willing to work with Republicans. “Everybody liked her and respected her on both sides of the aisle,” said former GOP Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
by Tom Scheck and Clay Masters

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Federal voter fraud charges brought against former Minnesota couple

Federal voter fraud charges brought against former Minnesota couple

Lorraine Lee Combs and Ronnie Williams are accused of giving fraudulent voter registration applications. They each face a charge of conspiracy to engage in voter registration fraud.
by Peter Cox

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Heavy rain causes flooding in parts of western Minnesota

Heavy rain causes flooding in parts of western Minnesota

Storms dropped more than a half-foot of rain on parts of Minnesota late Thursday into Friday, causing flash flooding that washed out some roads.
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Minnesota exports dropped in first quarter of 2025; state officials point to trade uncertainty

Minnesota exports dropped in first quarter of 2025; state officials point to trade uncertainty

State officials say exports of goods from Minnesota to other countries dropped 6 percent in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2024. They attribute that — at least in part — to the Trump administration’s tariff policies.
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‘Loud, obnoxious, rude:’ Unruly parents and uneven playing fields for coaches cause some to quit

‘Loud, obnoxious, rude:’ Unruly parents and uneven playing fields for coaches cause some to quit

Schools and youth sports organizations say the unruly parent problem is getting worse, with some coaches saying they're increasingly being harassed and even threatened by parents, making it more difficult to keep and recruit coaches.
by Hannah Yang

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