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Former state Sen. López Franzen announces U.S. Senate run in Minnesota

Former state Sen. López Franzen announces U.S. Senate run in Minnesota

Melisa López Franzen, a former Democratic leader in the Legislature, said she will run for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat next year. She most recently worked at the University of Minnesota.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota sculptor forges a passion for people who put their lives on the line

Minnesota sculptor forges a passion for people who put their lives on the line

Near the small town of Kimball, a Minnesota sculpture studio creates highly detailed statues honoring first responders and the military. They can be found in hundreds of public spaces across the country. For the studio’s owners, the work is more than just a business.
by Dan Gunderson

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COVID in Minnesota: Five years in five graphs

COVID in Minnesota: Five years in five graphs

The COVID-19 pandemic upended life in Minnesota and across the country in March 2020. Schools and businesses closed. Hospitals nearly reached a breaking point as deaths and hospitalizations leaped. Five charts show different ways in which the pandemic shaped us.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Minnesota lawmakers consider allowing heavier ATVs

Minnesota lawmakers consider allowing heavier ATVs

The ATV industry says consumer preferences are shifting toward larger side-by-side vehicles. Some environmental groups question whether heavier vehicles could cause more trail damage.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Love is political? ‘Love is Blind’ Minneapolis season centers politics more than ever

Love is political? ‘Love is Blind’ Minneapolis season centers politics more than ever

Production of season eight took place in early 2024 while primaries were still underway for the presidential election. During the pods, participants had in-depth conversations about the LGBTQ+ community, the murder of George Floyd, religion and more.
by Sam Stroozas and Feven Gerezgiher

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Lunds & Byerlys announces closure of downtown St. Paul grocery store

Lunds & Byerlys announces closure of downtown St. Paul grocery store

The store said it faced significant staffing and financial challenges during its five years in existence. It said the planned March 26 closure is a “difficult, yet necessary” decision.
by Regina Medina

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Manifestantes denuncian arrestos de ICE en fábrica de St. Louis Park

Manifestantes denuncian arrestos de ICE en fábrica de St. Louis Park

El miércoles por la noche decenas de personas se reunieron frente a una planta de aluminio en el distrito de St. Louis Park para protestar por los recientes arrestos federales por inmigración en la empresa.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Regina Medina

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New fines and awareness help reduce litter on Minnesota lakes, but advocates want more action

New fines and awareness help reduce litter on Minnesota lakes, but advocates want more action

Lake advocates say a recent state law is helping curb the problem of trash left on Minnesota’s frozen lakes. But they're hoping for more action, including passage of a bill requiring state agencies establish a statewide “Keep It Clean” program and provide funding for local cleanup efforts.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Sun Country flight from Twin Cities to Mexico diverted due to threatening handwritten note

Sun Country flight from Twin Cities to Mexico diverted due to threatening handwritten note

A Sun Country Airlines flight from the Twin Cities to Mazatlán, Mexico, was diverted to El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon “out of an abundance of caution in response to a security concern.”
by MPR News Staff

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