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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.
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.
Walz family welcomes a new member, Honey the cat
Gov. Tim Walz adopts new cat Honey in the aftermath of missing first feline Afton.
Minnesota's population bounces back: 5 takeaways from latest census estimates
Minnesota is one of 11 states that gained population in 2023 after a decline in 2022. According to the latest figures, the state’s population is now nearly 5,738,000, growing by almost 24,000 from 2022 to 2023.
Plane crashes through ice in Upper Red Lake
A plane landed on Upper Red Lake Tuesday and broke through the ice, a Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said. The two occupants made it out of the plane and county water responders assisted them to shore.