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A rabbi and his son mourn Oct. 7 victims, disagree on next steps

A rabbi and his son mourn Oct. 7 victims, disagree on next steps

When Hamas attacked Israel a year ago, differences between a rabbi and his son’s views on Israel’s conduct became more pronounced. Here’s how they continued to talk about the conflict and learn from each other. 
by Catharine Richert

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Renovations lift hopes at Minneapolis North High 

Renovations lift hopes at Minneapolis North High 

After years of pandemic challenges and life wedged in a construction zone, leaders believe the north Minneapolis school’s fortunes are turning for the better with the completion of $88 million in renovations.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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City of Duluth adds to flurry of snowplow naming contests

City of Duluth adds to flurry of snowplow naming contests

Adding to the recent flurry of snowplow naming contests unveiled around the state in the past couple years, the city of Duluth has announced its first-ever snowplow naming contest.
by Dan Kraker

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Paynesville dairy farm to pay $250,000 to settle wage-theft claim

Paynesville dairy farm to pay $250,000 to settle wage-theft claim

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit in January against Evergreen Acres, accusing the company of stealing wages and providing substandard housing.
by Kirsti Marohn

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New EPA standards exempt most Great Lakes ships from installing new treatment systems

New EPA standards exempt most Great Lakes ships from installing new treatment systems

New standards adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency exempt the existing fleet of ships on the Great Lakes from installing new onboard ballast water treatment systems to control the spread of invasive species.
by Dan Kraker

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10-year-old boy arrested and charged for driving stolen car around playground

10-year-old boy arrested and charged for driving stolen car around playground

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Friday that the boy was charged with reckless driving and receiving stolen property, as well as threats of violence and attempting to commit an auto theft, for a separate case in August.
by Cari Spencer

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What to know for this year’s Twin Cities Marathon weekend

What to know for this year’s Twin Cities Marathon weekend

More than 28,000 athletes will participate in races Saturday and Sunday for the Twin Cities marathon weekend, in a return after last year’s race was canceled for heat.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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At the crossroads of travel and storytelling: A new bookstore blooms in St. Paul’s Union Depot

At the crossroads of travel and storytelling: A new bookstore blooms in St. Paul’s Union Depot

Story Line Books, a new bookstore at St. Paul’s Union Depot, opened on Sept. 28, offering a cozy spot for travelers with books, gifts and travel essentials, founded by former lawyer Danielle Miller.
by Emily Bright

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What a difference a week makes: Where to catch the changing fall colors in Minnesota

What a difference a week makes: Where to catch the changing fall colors in Minnesota

The Minnesota DNR’s fall colors map suggests leaves are between 25-75 percent changed. The most colorful sights are in the state’s arrowhead region, central Minnesota and in the northeast. The Twin Cities metro area remains fairly green.
by Anika Besst

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