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Mayo Clinic CEO and president to step down at end of year

Mayo Clinic CEO and president to step down at end of year

Mayo Clinic CEO Gianrico Farrugia announced he will step down at the end of the year after leading the world-renowned health system since 2019.
by Molly Castle Work

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Fargo selects new chief of police

Fargo selects new chief of police

Travis Stefonowicz has worked at the department for over 25 years. He’s taking on the role as the department is mired in controversy over its use of AI to arrest a woman last year.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Family of Black man killed by Richfield police question if officers used excessive force

Family of Black man killed by Richfield police question if officers used excessive force

Body-worn camera footage released Monday appears to show Desaver Hollis shoot a Richfield officer in the hand before that officer and another returned fire at least 20 times, including while Hollis was on the ground.
by Ellie Roth

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This Fargo chef relearned how to cook after a car crash ruined her sense of smell

This Fargo chef relearned how to cook after a car crash ruined her sense of smell

Candace Stock had been cooking professionally for decades before a car crash permanently damaged her sense of smell, forcing her to rely on her memories and the help of others to regain her confidence in the kitchen.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Longtime St. Paul restaurant closing for good next Sunday

Longtime St. Paul restaurant closing for good next Sunday

The Downtowner Woodfire Grill on West Seventh Street announced Monday that it will be closing for good next Sunday, May 17, due to the retirement of owner Moe Sharif after 38 years.
by MPR News Staff

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2 people wounded in police shooting in Superior, Wis.

Wisconsin state officials are investigating a police shooting in Superior on Sunday evening that left two people injured. It’s the third police shooting in Superior since December.
by MPR News Staff

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Ever wonder who controls Minneapolis traffic lights? Here’s a look inside.

Ever wonder who controls Minneapolis traffic lights? Here’s a look inside.

Buildings normally closed to the public opened their doors to visitors over the weekend. MPR News joined a tour through the facility where Minneapolis monitors traffic and maintains traffic devices.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Minnesota's Millennial Farmer reflects on 10 years as YouTube star

Minnesota's Millennial Farmer reflects on 10 years as YouTube star

For 10 years, Minnesota farmer Zach Johnson has posted videos about life on his farm. That formula has drawn a massive following of more than a million subscribers to his YouTube channel. How does he do it?
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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