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Artist residency program launches in Northwoods
New York artists Brad Kahlhamer and Waverly Bergwin become the inaugural residents of a new artist residency program at Minnesota’s Nemeth Art Center, using the rural setting to create unique works of art for an exhibition in July.
Minnesota opens search for marijuana manager
Gov. Tim Walz will pick the first leader of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management. An application process has begun.
Thomson Reuters says it has chosen a new location for its Twin Cities office, after announcing earlier this year it was selling off most of its large corporate campus in Eagan, Minn.
Insanity defense expected in mosque arsons
A man accused of setting fires inside two Minneapolis mosques in April has indicated that he'll assert an insanity defense.
Minneapolis Park Board plans overnight closures of Stone Arch Bridge
The Minneapolis Park Board plans to close the landmark Stone Arch Bridge overnights this weekend through the Fourth of July holiday — though it’s revising those plans in response to pushback from some local residents.
Authorities in Rochester say dry weather revealed a vehicle sunk in a drainage pond and police found a body inside.