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Relative of man who died on Lake Superior reacts to news of shipwreck's discovery

Relative of man who died on Lake Superior reacts to news of shipwreck's discovery

When MPR News published and broadcast the news Wednesday that the wreck of the freighter Henry Steinbrenner had been found in Lake Superior, it reached the great-niece of a man who died when the ship sank in 1953. “It closes the circle,” she said.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Andrew Krueger

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Decenas de miles de Minesotanos serán elegibles para obtener licencias de conducir el 1 de octubre

Decenas de miles de Minesotanos serán elegibles para obtener licencias de conducir el 1 de octubre

A partir de la próxima semana, los habitantes de Minnesota que sean elegibles — independientemente de su estatus migratorio — podrán obtener licencias de conducir. Se estima que 81.000 personas son ahora elegibles para obtener licencias, permisos y tarjetas de identificación estatales.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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As some Minnesota school resource officers return, letter sparks uncertainty

As some Minnesota school resource officers return, letter sparks uncertainty

After several weeks of controversy and legal debate, some Minnesota law enforcement agencies are starting to return their resource officers to schools — but a new interpretation of recent changes to state law could cause further uncertainty.  
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Saving art — and history — in Moorhead

Saving art — and history — in Moorhead

A Moorhead, Minn., art gallery is working to save a large mural painted more than half a century ago. The mural was created by Cyrus Running, who started the art department at Concordia College in Moorhead.
by Dan Gunderson

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St. Cloud looks to bring new life, connections to revitalize city's downtown

St. Cloud looks to bring new life, connections to revitalize city's downtown

St. Cloud is asking the Minnesota Legislature for $100 million in state bonding money to improve roads, bridges and other infrastructure. City leaders say they want to create a more vibrant, walkable downtown with more housing options.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota food shelves brace for government shutdown

Minnesota food shelves brace for government shutdown

A lot is on the line if the federal government shuts down — in particular for people who might not be able to afford food on their own.
by Mark Zdechlik

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