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QA with Fargo park board candidates ahead of June 11 election

QA with Fargo park board candidates ahead of June 11 election

The League of Women Voters hosted and moderated a forum with Fargo Park District board candidates earlier this month ahead of the June 11 election.
by Amy Felegy

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Fargo elections and Cass County primaries are June 11. Here’s what you need to know

Fargo elections and Cass County primaries are June 11. Here’s what you need to know

Fargo residents can vote for city commissioners, county commissioners, school board candidates and park board commissioners. Cass County residents will also select which candidates for state House and Senate, county attorney, county sheriff and judge will appear on the November ballot.
by Amy Felegy

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Dead animals recovered from animal rescue with years of accusations

Dead animals recovered from animal rescue with years of accusations

In February, Fridley police got a tip about animal abuse at Happy Tails Rescue, a ‘no-kill’ rescue organization that takes in abandoned cats and dogs in need of a home. In late May, Fridley police seized more than 50 animals from the shelter — including 13 dead cats and two dead dogs. 
by Cari Spencer

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A giant troll installation and treasure hunt opens in northern Minnesota

A giant troll installation and treasure hunt opens in northern Minnesota

An art installation of giant trolls opens June 10 in and around Detroit Lakes. Danish artist Thomas Dambo has built troll sculptures of recycled material around the world to bring attention to waste, and create whimsical experiences for those who visit his installations.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minneapolis incident report details chaotic, quickly moving shooting scene

Minneapolis incident report details chaotic, quickly moving shooting scene

The MPD’s incident detail report depicts a chaotic and fast-moving situation which in the matter of minutes, claimed a total of three lives and left four people injured. However, crucial questions remain.
by Jon Collins and Brandt Williams

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Woodbury Alamo Drafthouse Cinema closes

Woodbury Alamo Drafthouse Cinema closes

The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Woodbury is closing due to the bankruptcy of its operator, which also affects several other locations in Dallas and beyond.
by Max Sparber

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Authorities say missing 14-year-old who left St. Paul hospital is found safe

Authorities say missing 14-year-old who left St. Paul hospital is found safe

The teen was in the care of Ramsey County Child Protection Wednesday night at Children’s Hospital in St. Paul when he left at 10 p.m. The Minnesota BCA said Thursday night the teen was “located safe.”
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota ID‘s first case of avian influenza in a dairy herd

Minnesota ID‘s first case of avian influenza in a dairy herd

A Benton County farmer noticed signs of illness in a few cows last weekend. By the next day, more than 40 cows showed signs of fever, state animal health officials said Thursday. They say the risk to the public from the virus remains low “at this time.”
by Kirsti Marohn

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