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Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park will soon be fenced off
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board passed a resolution Tuesday to formalize the park's boundaries, cutting off access to areas that are not part of the park.
What to know on claims made about Minnesota, Walz in VP debate against Vance
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s home state of Minnesota came up early in his debate against fellow vice presidential candidate Ohio Sen. JD Vance on Tuesday evening. Here are the facts.
Minnesota United specialty license plate now available
After a long wait, Minnesota United soccer fans can now get an official team license plate for their vehicles. The Loons unveiled the new plate Tuesday.
Campfire ban now in place for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Deepening drought conditions have led officials to ban campfires in northern Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Meanwhile, authorities reported an increase in activity in recent days at a smoldering wildfire in the BWCAW.
 St. Cloud Somali community seeks political influence, but not all share same views
More than two decades since the first East African refugees settled in St. Cloud, some community members are seeking a more active role in government and politics. But their political views are varied.
Pedaling for produce: Bike tour showcases urban farms and food sovereignty
On Saturday, the Native American Community Development Institute and East Phillips Improvement Coalition hosted a bike tour featuring four urban farms providing homegrown foods and education in south Minneapolis.