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June 4, 2024 4:00 AM

In New York Mills, the Great American Think-Off finalists debate to understand, not to win

For more than 30 years, the northwest Minnesota town of New York Mills has hosted the Great American Think-Off, a debate of big ideas between ordinary people. Contestants say it’s a model for civic discourse in polarized times.

by Catharine Richert

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June 3, 2024 5:26 PM

Body of second missing canoeist recovered in Boundary Waters

After a search lasting more than two weeks members of the St Louis County Sheriff’s Office and the St Louis County Rescue Squad located the body of Reis Grams.

by Dan Kraker and MPR News Staff

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June 3, 2024 12:34 PM

Rochester police refer 4 teens for possible charges over racial slur on bridge

The slur was spotted and immediately removed by a Minnesota state trooper from the bridge over East Circle Drive in April. Photos of the slur circulated online, though, prompting community meetings and rallies in response.

by MPR News Staff

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June 3, 2024 10:29 AM

Navigating first-time home buying in 2024

Our guests shared advice on how to get on the path to home ownership despite the challenges of today’s economy.

by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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June 2, 2024 2:45 PM

Stillwater Lift Bridge to close for repairs on June 4

The Stillwater Lift Bridge will remain down on Tuesday to replace an electrical power cable. The lift schedule will be suspended, though smaller boats and watercraft will still be able to pass below the bridge.

by MPR News Staff

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June 2, 2024 8:00 AM

Tick and mosquito season off to a strong start in the Twin Cities

The bloodsucking insects and parasites are plentiful thanks to warm conditions and the wet spring.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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May 31, 2024 7:39 PM

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar clinches DFL endorsement in reelection bid

The formal seal of approval from the party activists came after Minneapolis business agent Dan Engelhart tried to launch a bid from the floor but came up short.

by Dana Ferguson