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Last call for lefse! Homemade — like grandma's — sold at a deer stand in Evansville

Last call for lefse! Homemade — like grandma's — sold at a deer stand in Evansville

For a few hours on Saturdays in November and December, the Englund family’s homemade lefse is available for $6 at a deer stand in Evansville. And the Norwegian delicacy that will grace countless Minnesota dinner tables on Christmas sells out quickly.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Grocery workers in Brainerd Lakes area on strike

Grocery workers in Brainerd Lakes area on strike

The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 663 union says employees are seeking better wages, workplace protections and benefits. It’s accused the stores of engaging in unfair labor practices, which the store owners deny.
by Kirsti Marohn

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DNR plans changes to protect native rough fish

DNR plans changes to protect native rough fish

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans expanded research and regulatory changes to better protect native fish species long overlooked by the agency. The recommendations are part of a new report to the state Legislature on native rough fish conservation.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minneapolis encampment residents moving to housing as city and nonprofits search for beds, opioid treatment

Minneapolis encampment residents moving to housing as city and nonprofits search for beds, opioid treatment

Camp Nenookaasi is forcing city leaders to find solutions to an already complicated set of public health and public safety issues involving opioid use and homelessness.
by Melissa Olson

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Minnesota unemployment ticked down in November amid job gain

Minnesota unemployment ticked down in November amid job gain

The Department of Employment and Economic Development on Thursday said the unemployment rate dropped slightly while new jobs in the state climbed in November.
by Dana Ferguson

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St. Cloud mental health center aims to be a bridge to healing

St. Cloud mental health center aims to be a bridge to healing

Ali Aden and Lul Nur moved from the Twin Cities more than a year ago to provide culturally specific mental health services for the East African community, which St. Cloud lacked. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Colombia Live: Llevando el ritmo y la cultura de Colombia a Minnesota

Colombia Live: Llevando el ritmo y la cultura de Colombia a Minnesota

De Fuego Latino a Colombia Live: Este grupo de baile se llegó a convertir en embajador de la cultura colombiana en Minnesota, creando una comunidad vibrante y orgullosa de sus raíces.
by Nicole Johnson

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Colombia Live: Bringing the rhythm and culture of Colombia to Minnesota

Colombia Live: Bringing the rhythm and culture of Colombia to Minnesota

From Fuego Latino to Colombia Live, follow the journey of a dance group that became an ambassador of Colombian culture in the Midwest and created a vibrant community in Minnesota.
by Nicole Johnson

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Walz family welcomes a new member, Honey the cat

Walz family welcomes a new member, Honey the cat

Gov. Tim Walz adopts new cat Honey in the aftermath of missing first feline Afton.
by Sam Stroozas

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