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18-year-old killed in Rochester crash involving State Patrol squad

Authorities in Rochester are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash Saturday that involved a State Patrol squad. Olivia Flores, 18, of Owatonna died from injuries suffered in the crash.
by MPR News Staff

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Search continues for 2 people missing after canoes went over waterfall in Boundary Waters

Search continues for 2 people missing after canoes went over waterfall in Boundary Waters

Search efforts continued Monday amid poor weather and difficult water conditions for two people who went missing over the weekend after their canoes went over a waterfall in northern Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by MPR News Staff

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The resurgence of the term ‘kinkeeping,’ the often gendered work of keeping a family together

The resurgence of the term ‘kinkeeping,’ the often gendered work of keeping a family together

The term ‘kinkeeping’ is taking off online. Hear from a local professor whose teaching on the term spurred her student to make a viral TikTok about the subject.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Mother, toddler among 3 people injured in Minneapolis shootings

Minneapolis police say three people — including a mother and toddler — were seriously wounded in two separate shootings Sunday night.
by Anika Besst

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New book is ‘love letter to Prince and Purple Rain’ ahead of 40th anniversary

New book is ‘love letter to Prince and Purple Rain’ ahead of 40th anniversary

Prince’s story is told by Minneapolis-based music journalist Andrea Swensson, host of the Official Prince Podcast and a Minnesota Book Award winner. She calls her new book, “Prince and Purple Rain: 40 Years,” a “love letter” to his legacy.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Two canoeists missing in Boundary Waters after going over waterfall

Two canoeists missing in Boundary Waters after going over waterfall

Two canoeists are missing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness after two canoes went over a waterfall on Saturday evening between two large lakes along the Canadian border.
by Dan Kraker

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Timberwolves beat Denver 98-90, head to Western Conference Finals

Timberwolves beat Denver 98-90, head to Western Conference Finals

Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 98-90 in Game 7 to advance to Western Conference finals. Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit
by The Associated Press

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Trolls in the northern Minnesota woods with a message

Trolls in the northern Minnesota woods with a message

A Danish artist is building a half dozen large trolls in and around Detroit Lakes this summer. Thomas Dambo wants to create a whimsical experience, showcase recycling and encourage people to protect natural resources.
by Dan Gunderson

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Favorable weather helping crews battling wildfire in Superior National Forest

Favorable weather helping crews battling wildfire in Superior National Forest

Crews continued working Friday to fully contain a wildfire burning in the Superior National Forest in northeast Minnesota. The Fry Fire, which started Wednesday just north of Minnesota Highway 1, about four miles northwest of Isabella.
by MPR News Staff

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