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Minnesota celebrates Juneteenth

Minnesota celebrates Juneteenth

Events took place across the state, including Grand Rapids, St. Cloud and the Twin Cities.
by Leah Lemm, Kirsti Marohn and Lisa Ryan

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Parents of Annunciation victim condemn Roblox over school shooting simulation

Parents of Annunciation victim condemn Roblox over school shooting simulation

A family whose daughter survived a gunshot wound to the head during a Minneapolis mass shooting is calling out the gaming platform for hosting a first-person shooter experience modeled after the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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What are the risks of mining in the Boundary Waters watershed?

What are the risks of mining in the Boundary Waters watershed?

MPR News host speaks with David Chambers, the president and founder of the Center for Science in Public Participation, about the risks associated with mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area watershed.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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The Special Olympics are coming to Minneapolis. Here's what you need to know

The Special Olympics are coming to Minneapolis. Here's what you need to know

Next week, the Special Olympics come to Minneapolis June 20-26. More than 3,000 athletes and 1,500 coaches will engage in 16 Special Olympics team and individual sports. The event is expected to bring in 75,000 fans.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnehaha off-leash dog park in Minneapolis will close by the end of the year 

Minnehaha off-leash dog park in Minneapolis will close by the end of the year 

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted Wednesday night after hearing public comments regarding the closure of the off-leash dog park at Minnehaha Regional Park. The off-leash area will close by Dec. 31.
by Chandra Colvin, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Dozens speak in favor of repealing Minneapolis ban on adult bathhouses, sex venues

Dozens speak in favor of repealing Minneapolis ban on adult bathhouses, sex venues

More than 30 people who spoke at public hearings Tuesday and Wednesday supported ordinances that would overturn a longtime ban on bathhouses and sex venues. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also voiced support.
by Sam Stroozas

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Report authors say feds violated Minnesotans' human rights during ICE surge

Report authors say feds violated Minnesotans' human rights during ICE surge

The 186-page report from Human Rights Watch in part highlights how federal agents stopped or detained thousands of people and alleges that many of the arrests were arbitrary and race-based.
by Jon Collins

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