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Officials ID suspect, 2 killed in mass shooting at Minneapolis apartment complex

Officials ID suspect, 2 killed in mass shooting at Minneapolis apartment complex

What began as an apparent custody handoff of a child ended in a mass shooting Wednesday in Minneapolis that left three people dead, including the shooter, state investigators said Thursday as they provided new details on what happened.
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Hmong corndogs, cheese curd lumpia: Minnesota State Fair expands menu with global fusions

Hmong corndogs, cheese curd lumpia: Minnesota State Fair expands menu with global fusions

Among this year’s new food hits at the fair are more international foods — and some that borrow from the fair’s on-a-stick and deep-fried traditions. Chefs and fair food curators say it’s an intentional expansion.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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How the State Fair launched the career of a Minnesota culinary icon

How the State Fair launched the career of a Minnesota culinary icon

Beatrice Ojakangas, 92, who won blue ribbons at the fair as a teen, went on to write more than 30 cookbooks, hobnob with cooking legends and invent one of the most famous frozen finger foods.
by Dan Kraker

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2 killed, suspect dead, 6 injured including officers in Minneapolis mass shooting

2 killed, suspect dead, 6 injured including officers in Minneapolis mass shooting

Three officers were injured, two by gunfire. One other person died at HCMC and another died at the scene. All the officers are expected to make a full recovery. Officials declined to talk about a motive but said the shooter was known to police.
by Matt Sepic

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Officials: $224M funding gap remains for Blue Line Extension

Officials: $224M funding gap remains for Blue Line Extension

Despite increased funding commitment from Hennepin County and proposed cost reductions, the project still needs more money from local sources
by Sarah Thamer

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CoreCivic offers Appleton $1.2 million per year to make up for lost tax revenue

CoreCivic offers Appleton $1.2 million per year to make up for lost tax revenue

CoreCivic, the company operating a 1,600-bed facility that will begin housing Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees this fall, is offering to pay the city of Appleton just over $1.2 million a year.
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Two men sentenced for deadly mass shooting at downtown Minneapolis bar

Hennepin County Judge Juan Hoyos sentenced Arlonzo Williams Jr. to nearly 73 years in prison for the October murder of 21-year-old DaMarco Fletcher Jr. Hoyos also sentenced an accomplice to nearly 60 years in prison.
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Severe storms down trees, power lines in Rochester

Severe storms down trees, power lines in Rochester

The National Weather Service received a report of 68 mph winds near downtown Rochester just after 1:30 a.m. Those winds downed trees and power lines in the city. Other parts of southern Minnesota also saw strong storms overnight.
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