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High on an Austrian mountain, a Minnesotan finds pieces of his family’s past in a WWII bomber wreck

High on an Austrian mountain, a Minnesotan finds pieces of his family’s past in a WWII bomber wreck

Conversations with his mom led MPR News photojournalist Ben Hovland to the family story of Richard Rossman, a mischievous Minneapolis kid who learned to fly, and a journey to Austria to see where he died piloting the Powder Ann on a freezing December night in 1943.
by Ben Hovland

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After four-year hiatus, underground mine tours resume at Soudan State Park

After four-year hiatus, underground mine tours resume at Soudan State Park

For the first time in four years — after the COVID-19 pandemic and then a $9.3 million reconstruction project — public tours of the Soudan Underground Mine in northeast Minnesota are poised to start up again on Memorial Day weekend.
by Dan Kraker

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Inside Hmong Cornhole, the largest cornhole club in Minnesota

Inside Hmong Cornhole, the largest cornhole club in Minnesota

Hmong Cornhole has strengthened the Hmong community’s social bonds in Minnesota and beyond, welcoming players of all backgrounds to participate in inclusive, weekly events and tournaments.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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No charges in police use of force death of Willmar man

A Kandiyohi County deputy will not be charged in the death of a Willmar man who died after being shot with a Taser as officers attempted to evict him from his apartment.
by Dan Gunderson

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Roof Depot project faces new hurdle as state funding fails

Roof Depot project faces new hurdle as state funding fails

Amid Sunday’s frenzied end to the legislative session, several development projects around the state ended up without state funding they had anticipated. One of those was the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI), making for a new hurdle in the years-in-the-making community project.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Mankato council incumbents all seeking reelection

Mankato council incumbents all seeking reelection

All three races for Mankato City Council seats this year will have an incumbent seeking reelection.

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Minnesota Poll Watch 2024: Heading into election day, Harris has lead in close presidential race, Klobuchar has clear lead in Senate

Minnesota Poll Watch 2024: Heading into election day, Harris has lead in close presidential race, Klobuchar has clear lead in Senate

Three newly-released polls all show Harris-Walz leading Trump-Vance in the race for Minnesota’s 10 electoral college votes. October polling in the state show the Democrats leading by an average of just over 7 percentage points. In addition, Klobuchar continues to lead in Senate race polling, and new Federal Election Commission data about the state’s Congressional races show incumbents bringing in far more donations than their challengers.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Lawmakers pass reforms to cut red tape for clean energy projects

Lawmakers pass reforms to cut red tape for clean energy projects

Clean energy developers and utilities have complained that the state’s permitting process is a roadblock to getting new wind and solar projects and transmission lines built. Now, reforms to streamline the projects and power lines Minnesota needs as it shifts to clean energy are in place.
by Kirsti Marohn

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What to know, see and do as Timberwolves chase their first conference title

What to know, see and do as Timberwolves chase their first conference title

The Timberwolves have made it to their first Western Conference Finals in 20 years, and Minnesotans are freaking out. From stats and state proclamations to towels and tattoos, there’s a lot to talk about. Here’s a guide to help you join the conversation.
by Megan Burks, Brandt Williams and Todd Melby

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