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‘Scraping by:’ Minnesota families struggle to find food options with SNAP benefits soon to run out

‘Scraping by:’ Minnesota families struggle to find food options with SNAP benefits soon to run out

More than 440,000 Minnesotans will likely lose their SNAP food assistance benefits this weekend if the federal government remains shut down, as it appears it will be. And the impact of losing those benefits may be especially painful in smaller communities across the state.
by Hannah Yang

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Rate cuts and China developments bring good news to Minnesota’s farmers

Rate cuts and China developments bring good news to Minnesota’s farmers

President Donald Trump says China has agreed to purchase "tremendous amounts" of soybeans and other agricultural products from the United States, signaling the end of its trade-war fueled boycott. Plus, Federal Reserve interest rate cuts also bring good news to American farmers.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval and The Associated Press

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Rochester ghost hunter teaches her paranormal craft to others seeking out spirits

Rochester ghost hunter teaches her paranormal craft to others seeking out spirits

Veteran Rochester paranormal investigator Hawk Horvath teaches ghost hunting classes to fellow Minnesotans wanting to connect with the spirits of those who were here before us.
by Molly Castle Work

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'They’ll never find me as long as I’m smart,' wrote St. Paul man charged in anti-LGBTQ vandalism spree

'They’ll never find me as long as I’m smart,' wrote St. Paul man charged in anti-LGBTQ vandalism spree

Ramsey County prosecutors on Wednesday charged a self-described “right wing libertarian” in connection with a summertime vandalism spree in St. Paul that targeted LGBTQ+ Pride flags and anti-Trump signs in St. Paul.
by Matt Sepic

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Bridge vs. bridge collision delays installation of new pedestrian span in Coon Rapids

Bridge vs. bridge collision delays installation of new pedestrian span in Coon Rapids

This week’s planned installation of a new pedestrian bridge in Coon Rapids is on hold after the large, metal bridge segment hit the underside of another bridge while being transported Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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She’s a liberal MN legislator; he’s a conservative. A bike trip brought them together

She’s a liberal MN legislator; he’s a conservative. A bike trip brought them together

A handful of Minnesota legislators from opposite sides of the aisle are pairing up to learn more about each other's districts. This comes at a time of deep political polarization and just months after the politically motivated assassination of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
by Catharine Richert

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In this Minnesota city, proposed property tax bumps pile up as residents push back

In this Minnesota city, proposed property tax bumps pile up as residents push back

As local governments face increased costs and more directives from state and federal laws, added costs are expected to drive up taxes for property owners. In some places, the tax hits are coming from all directions.
by Peter Cox

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