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Investigators: Cause of Kmart fire undetermined

Investigators: Cause of Kmart fire undetermined

The city of Minneapolis said in a statement that investigators have finished combing through the building’s remains but were unable to figure out how or exactly where the fire started early Friday.
by Matt Sepic

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Bus with 'Dean Phillips for President' logos spotted along Ohio freeway

Bus with 'Dean Phillips for President' logos spotted along Ohio freeway

Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep Dean Phillips has not yet formally confirmed whether or not he’s running for president. But video posted to social media Tuesday shows a bus traveling an Ohio freeway emblazoned with “Dean Phillips for President” logos.
by MPR News Staff

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Rural Voice: The urgent need for affordable housing in rural communities

Rural Voice: The urgent need for affordable housing in rural communities

Affordable housing is a challenge in every part of the state. But rural communities are particularly pinched. Today, you’ll hear a conversation MPR News’ Kerri Miller hosted last month in Two Harbors, Minn., about how the North Shore region is experimenting with solutions to the housing crisis. This is the second in a four-part series featuring conversations from the Rural Voice project.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Former Mayo doctor charged with fatally poisoning wife

Connor Bowman is facing second-degree murder charges in the death of his wife, Betty, who also worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
by Catharine Richert

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At least 6 killed in 4 weekend crashes across Minnesota

The fatal accidents included crashes in west-central Minnesota, the Iron Range, Wabasha County in the southeast and St. Michael, northwest of the Twin Cities
by MPR News Staff

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New DNR EagleCam unlikely for 2024, but potential for a pair of live feeds in 2025

New DNR EagleCam unlikely for 2024, but potential for a pair of live feeds in 2025

Potential nest sites are selected, but there are still many details involved in site approval and installation of electricity and a camera. The DNR wants to be careful to avoid any work on a camera site after the end of the year so they don't risk disturbing the nesting birds.
by Dan Gunderson and Anna Haecherl

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Activists march to oppose new 3rd Precinct site

Activists march to oppose new 3rd Precinct site

As part of the National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality, protesters started their march at the now vacant 3rd Precinct. City leaders have said there’s a need for the neighborhood to have a precinct, but there’s been little consensus on a new site.
by Aaliyah Demry

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