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Rep. Dean Phillips steps down from Democratic House leadership role

Rep. Dean Phillips steps down from Democratic House leadership role

Phillips relinquished his spot as co-chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Caucus on Sunday. He has been vocal about recruiting a Democratic challenger to President Joe Biden and said he doesn't want his leadership position to be a distraction.
by MPR News Staff

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Mayo Clinic part of new nationwide health innovation network

Mayo Clinic part of new nationwide health innovation network

The Mayo Clinic Platform is one of more than a dozen initial spokes in a new nationwide health network. Dr. John Halamka said Mayo was chosen for its work using data and augmented intelligence to help find cures for patients.
by Samuel King

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1 dead, 6 injured in crash involving Metro Transit bus

1 dead, 6 injured in crash involving Metro Transit bus

Authorities say one person died and six others were injured in a crash involving a Metro Transit bus and a pickup truck late Sunday in Minneapolis.
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Survivors of Native American boarding schools honored during ceremony

Survivors of Native American boarding schools honored during ceremony

Orange Shirt Day, as it’s sometimes called, started in Canada with the story of an elder who recounted how an orange shirt given to her by her grandmother was taken from her as a six-year-old child on her first day at a Catholic residential school.
by Melissa Olson

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Grief shadows families after Roseville murder-suicide

Grief shadows families after Roseville murder-suicide

One of the people killed in what investigators are calling a murder-suicide in Roseville will be laid to rest on Monday. Fong Vang, 32, died after an “unprovoked” attack on Sept. 23 by friend Meng Vang, according to Roseville police. John Thao, 32, was also killed.
by Feven Gerezgiher and Nicole Ki

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Twin Cities Marathon, TC 10 Mile canceled amid forecast for record-setting heat

Twin Cities Marathon, TC 10 Mile canceled amid forecast for record-setting heat

In emails sent to thousands of race participants and the media just after 5:30 a.m. Sunday, race officials said the predicted temperatures “do not allow a safe event for runners, supporters and volunteers.”
by Andrew Krueger, Ellie Roth and Ben Hovland

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Sales tax increase funding housing, transit in Twin Cities metro goes into effect Oct. 1

Sales tax increase funding housing, transit in Twin Cities metro goes into effect Oct. 1

Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Scott, Ramsey and Washington are the seven counties in the metropolitan area that will see a one percent tax increase. In other words, whenever you spend $100 there will be an extra $1 added onto the receipt. Groceries, clothing and prescription drugs will still remain exempt from sales taxes.
by Aaliyah Demry

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