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Detroit Lakes banned rainbows in school. But they’re still up, for now

Detroit Lakes banned rainbows in school. But they’re still up, for now

The Detroit Lakes School Board voted to remove rainbows from district schools this summer, angering many in the community and sowing confusion over its legality and implementation. This week, the board is discussing a revised resolution.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Lake Street Taco Tour serves up support for local businesses

Lake Street Taco Tour serves up support for local businesses

Businesses on Lake Street have been dealing with one thing after another after Operation Metro Surge, going back to the COVID pandemic. On Saturday, the community came together to support some of those businesses at the Taco Tour on Lake Street.
by Matt Mikus

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Torrential rain causes flooding, mudslides in southern Minnesota

Torrential rain causes flooding, mudslides in southern Minnesota

Floodwaters covered streets in the cities of New Richland and Spring Valley after more than a half-foot of rain fell late Friday and early Saturday. The torrential downpours also sent mudslides across state highways.
by Andrew Krueger

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54th annual Mahkato Wacipi in Mankato celebrates Dakota culture, honors men executed in 1862

54th annual Mahkato Wacipi in Mankato celebrates Dakota culture, honors men executed in 1862

The Mahkato Wacipi (Mankato powwow) runs through Sunday, Sept. 20, and all are welcome to attend, as the Dakota people bring the entire community together to experience the Dakota culture and spirituality through education, traditional dance and song, while sharing a commitment to reconciliation.
by Hannah Yang

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Fillmore County resident tests positive for measles; first case in Minnesota since April

Fillmore County resident tests positive for measles; first case in Minnesota since April

Measles cases seem to be spiking across the country in recent years, as the anti-vaccine movement has grown. The CDC has reported 3,471 confirmed cases so far this year, already surpassing last year’s total count of 2,289. It’s the highest number of reported cases of measles in the U.S. since 1991.
by Molly Castle Work

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Probe finds 'offensive behavior' by St. Paul mayor but not sexual harassment

Probe finds 'offensive behavior' by St. Paul mayor but not sexual harassment

“I apologize for any discomfort I caused,” St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her said in a statement Friday. “I am gratified that the report finds that the allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation were unsubstantiated.”
by MPR News Staff

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Mail-in voting in Minnesota gets underway as normal after Supreme Court rejects Trump’s order

Mail-in voting in Minnesota gets underway as normal after Supreme Court rejects Trump’s order

In some rural cities and townships, Minnesota voters have been voting by mail for decades with few issues. But elections officials worry the president’s attacks have sowed distrust in the system.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Hotel gardener shares what it takes to keep plants looking good

Hotel gardener shares what it takes to keep plants looking good

Robyn Wefel has been the gardener at the landmark St. Paul Hotel for 14 years. She’s the third person to hold the position since the garden was built in 1994.
by Phineas Pope

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Rabies confirmed in Brown County cow. MDH recommends shots for 9 people who were exposed

Rabies confirmed in Brown County cow. MDH recommends shots for 9 people who were exposed

MDH recommended nine people obtain rabies post-exposure prophylaxis as they may have been exposed to saliva from the infected animal. The disease is extremely dangerous and life-threatening to both humans and animals.
by Hannah Yang

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