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Rally for Palestine draws thousands to Bryant Square Park in Minneapolis
Thousands of people gathered near Bryant Square Park in Minneapolis for a rally for Palestine. Organizers said they're concerned about a looming invasion of Gaza by Israel that they say could mean the deaths of scores of civilians.
4 injured in North Loop drive-by shooting
Four people were shot and injured near the 400 block of North Third Avenue early Sunday morning in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Allina Health doctors vote to unionize
Hundreds of Allina Health physicians have voted to be represented by a union, becoming what’s believed to be the largest group of unionized private-sector physicians in the country.
 COVID-19 ticks down in Minnesota, Flu and RSV barely present
Emergency room visits for COVID-19 have dropped during the last couple of weeks in Minnesota. While there is no guarantee that trend will continue, there has been a longer downward trend for the United States as a whole.
'World of spices' inspires Minnesota chef to celebrate Turkish-Latin fusion for Hispanic Heritage Month
Join MPR News host Tom Crann as he explores the intersection of Turkish and Latin American cuisine with Amalia Moreno-Damgaard’s mouthwatering recipes for chicken kebabs and tacos al pastor.
An art exhibition on 'Deconstructing the Minnesota Flag'
Minneapolis artist Luis Fitch’s exhibition “Deconstructing the Minnesota Flag” at North Hennepin Community College showcases his design explorations of the state flag, aiming to ignite conversation and inspire submissions for a potential redesign.
76-year old pleads guilty to stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby red slippers
Terry Jon Martin, who was charged with stealing a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the film “The Wizard of Oz,” changed his plea to guilty at the federal courthouse in Duluth on Friday morning.