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Minnesota United specialty license plate now available

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.
by MPR News Staff

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Campfire ban now in place for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

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.
by Dan Kraker and Andrew Krueger

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St. Cloud Somali community seeks political influence, but not all share same views

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.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Pedaling for produce: Bike tour showcases urban farms and food sovereignty

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.  
by Chandra Colvin

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Wolves, Lynx and Twins make for big weekend in Minnesota sports

Wolves, Lynx and Twins make for big weekend in Minnesota sports

On Monday, 28 teams in the NBA are giving interviews to share their plans for the upcoming season. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with our sports guys, Wally and Eric, for their takes on all of it.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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