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The 18-inch Minnesota icon: American Girl Lila Monetti

The 18-inch Minnesota icon: American Girl Lila Monetti

The 2024 American Girl of the Year, Lila Monetti from St. Paul, embodies contemporary girlhood with interests in horseback riding and gymnastics, featuring a story by Erin Falligant that explores themes of friendship evolution and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of Minnesota's Twin Cities.
by Sam Stroozas

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How Snoopy has become an icon for Gen Z

How Snoopy has become an icon for Gen Z

Snoopy is synonymous with Minnesota, but Gen Z is turning the beloved beagle into their own hero.
by Catharine Richert and Ellen Finn

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Minneapolis City Council pushes back against $15M plan to retain, attract new police hires

Minneapolis City Council pushes back against $15M plan to retain, attract new police hires

The Minneapolis City Council’s Budget Committee voted Tuesday to not hear a $15 million plan to offer Minneapolis police officers recruitment and retention bonuses, which the mayor and police chief say will help stem the “exodus” of officers from MPD and help hire new recruits.
by Jon Collins

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Moorhead photographer sentenced for sexually luring minor

Robby Njos’ criminal complaint states he has sent and requested sexually explicit material to a teenage boy. Njos did not admit to the crime but admits to enough evidence for a conviction.
by Amy Felegy

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Nonprofits hope Minnesotans in a giving mood Thursday on Give to the Max Day

Nonprofits hope Minnesotans in a giving mood Thursday on Give to the Max Day

Give to the Max Day brought in a record $34.4 million for Minnesota nonprofits in 2021. While charitable giving nationally is down from pandemic highs, Give to the Max Day organizers still expect a big day Thursday.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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