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Events around the state remember fallen service members
Events at veteran’s cemeteries around Minnesota will remember fallen service members over the Memorial Day weekend.
FBI number crunchers track taxpayer cash to house, vehicle purchases in Feeding Our Future trial
A final witness for the prosecution in the Feeding Our Future trial told jurors how she traced the defendants’ alleged purchases of vehicles, property and airline tickets back to taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs.
4 ways George Floyd’s murder still reverberates 4 years later
May 25 marks four years since a Minneapolis police officer killed Floyd as he lay handcuffed and face down on the pavement, pleading that he couldn’t breathe. From police changes to local activism to Lake Street, here’s a look how that day continues to reshape Minnesota.
‘Top of their game’: PWHL Minnesota coach lauds team, reflects on season
The Professional Women’s Hockey League Minnesota team is gearing up for Game 3 in a best-of-five series Friday night, skating against Boston for the inaugural Walter Cup. Each team, fourth and third seed respectively, has a win under its belt.
Native students at Hinckley-Finlayson High School to host powwow after graduation
After their request to have a tribal drum group perform at the Hinckley-Finlayson High School’s graduation was denied, Native American students now plan to host a powwow in the school parking lot after Friday’s ceremony.
Weekend of George Floyd memorials begins with prayer service
Faith leaders from local churches, mosques, and synagogues gathered in downtown Minneapolis on Friday for a morning of prayers. They opened a weekend of events marking the day that George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police four years ago Saturday.
A Red Wing nursing home currently under state control will close because of financial and structural deficiencies. The state will relocate 50 residents of Bay View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
National Guard joins search for 2 missing canoeists in BWCA
The two men have been missing since last Saturday. They were among four people who went over Curtain Falls, which drops 30 feet between Crooked and Iron Lakes along the Canadian border.
Minnesota United FC loon plate likely ready in fall
Minnesotans have 114 specialty plates to choose from and in October another is set to join the rolodex: Minnesota United FC’s loon plate.