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Minnesota fiddle builder brings new life to an old Norwegian folk instrument
Master fiddle builder Bud Larsen is passing on his knowledge of the Hardanger fiddle to apprentices in the Fargo-Moorhead area. His work is creating a new generation of fiddle makers and players.
Minneapolis school board picks Lisa Sayles-Adams as next superintendent
Sayles-Adams currently serves as superintendent of Eastern Carver County Schools in the western Twin Cities. She’s from Minnesota and started her education career teaching in the Minneapolis district. 
Deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe grows
“If you cannot tell if your cantaloupe, including pre-cut cantaloupe or products containing pre-cut cantaloupe is part of the recall, do not eat or use it and throw it away,” the FDA said in a statement.
Minnesota Timberwolves beat Utah Jazz 101-90
Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves weathered the absence of leading scorer Anthony Edwards to beat the Utah Jazz 101-90.
Minneapolis council members insert millions for non-police based public safety in 2024 budget
On Thursday members of the Minneapolis City Council discussed and approved the use of millions of dollars to support public safety initiatives in 2024 that will rely on unarmed civilians in busy corridors of the city.  
In a vote late Wednesday, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers walked back a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war after acknowledging that the statement was harmful to Jewish members and students.
Millions of seniors struggle to afford housing — and it's about to get a lot worse
Baby boomers are entering older age amid a historic affordable-housing shortage and widening inequality. A new study warns many won't be able to access the kind of housing or caregiving they need.
Tips to improve your chances of seeing the northern lights
Chances to spot the northern lights are strong Thursday night and early Friday morning. Here are a few tips on how to monitor conditions, and how to catch the extraterrestrial show.