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Harris’ average lead in Minnesota’s presidential race is now 6 points

Harris’ average lead in Minnesota’s presidential race is now 6 points

Two new polls of Minnesota voters, released Sept. 9 and 10, add to two others conducted since Gov. Tim Walz was selected as Harris’ running mate. All show the Democratic ticket currently leading the Trump-Vance Republican ticket in the race for Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes.
by Craig Helmstetter

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‘It’s a different sense of time and space’: New art exhibit aims to help process grief

‘It’s a different sense of time and space’: New art exhibit aims to help process grief

A new interactive art exhibition opening Thursday in Minneapolis dares us to begin to process what’s happening in our world. It’s called “Legacy Dream Space” and it includes video projection, theater, digital art and music.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Aquatic invader starry stonewort discovered in Whitefish Chain of Lakes

Aquatic invader starry stonewort discovered in Whitefish Chain of Lakes

The DNR says starry stonewort was found in Rush Lake, near the city of Crosslake in Crow Wing County. It’s the first time the invasive algae has been confirmed in the Whitefish chain.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Months after Twin Cities highway closed, repairs to reopen it are set to begin

Months after Twin Cities highway closed, repairs to reopen it are set to begin

It’s been more than three months since a state highway in the Twin Cities unexpectedly closed after saturated soil on a hillside gave way, undermining the pavement. But the end of the closure may be in sight.
by Andrew Krueger

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HUGE Improv Theater, a Minneapolis comedy hub for nearly 20 years, to close in October

HUGE Improv Theater, a Minneapolis comedy hub for nearly 20 years, to close in October

Due to financial challenges, HUGE Improv Theater in Minneapolis will close permanently at the end of October. The announcement comes less than a month after two leaders resigned amid concerns about diversity and inclusion.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Support dog's presence didn't bias sex abuse trial, Minnesota appeals court rules

Support dog's presence didn't bias sex abuse trial, Minnesota appeals court rules

In July 2023, a Stearns County jury found Jairo Fernandez Sorto guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for abusing a teenage girl for years starting when she was eight. Stearns County’s facility dog, Nova, was present in the courtroom as the 15-year-old testified.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Neighbors startled awake by gunfire in Minneapolis apartment building; police say it could have been much worse

Neighbors startled awake by gunfire in Minneapolis apartment building; police say it could have been much worse

Police say the man had three firearms and ammunition in a backpack when he was shot and injured by an officer. The man is expected to survive, Minneapolis police Chief Brian O’Hara said.
by Nicole Ki

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