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Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry

Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry

Behind the recent uproar over billionaire Kathy Cargill’s plans on Duluth’s Park Point, the neighborhood has been undergoing major change for years, with more second homes and vacation rentals, and soaring property taxes.
by Dan Kraker

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Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Springy weather, tornado drill Thursday

Thursday afternoon is looking mostly sunny and breezy with a 30 percent chance of showers between 2 and 5 p.m. The high is 57.

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Health department says 22 Minnesota water systems have PFAS above new federal limits

Health department says 22 Minnesota water systems have PFAS above new federal limits

For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency has set enforceable drinking water standards for six PFAS. Water systems will be required to monitor for the chemicals and remove them if they're above the allowable levels.
by Kirsti Marohn, Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Minnesota lawmakers debate tighter rules for tech companies over content that could harm kids

Minnesota lawmakers debate tighter rules for tech companies over content that could harm kids

Across the country, states are scrambling to shield young social media users from harmful content. Minnesota lawmakers are debating steps to address mental health and harassment concerns amid threats they could invite lawsuits.
by Dana Ferguson

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2 Hennepin County deputies injured in Minnetonka, ‘armed’ person dies

2 Hennepin County deputies injured in Minnetonka, ‘armed’ person dies

Two Hennepin County sheriff’s deputies were injured Wednesday while executing a felony arrest warrant in Minnetonka. Both are expected to survive their injuries. In addition, an “armed” person died in an apparent exchange of gunfire, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department.
by MPR News Staff

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Bills offer birth justice, reduced mortality for Black and Indigenous Minnesotans

Bills offer birth justice, reduced mortality for Black and Indigenous Minnesotans

Black and Indigenous pregnant Minnesotans have long faced more health disparities than their white counterparts. Now, there’s a push at the Legislature to change that.
by Melissa Olson and Gracie Stockton

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