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Xcel Energy seeks to grow wind energy in southwest Minnesota

Xcel Energy seeks to grow wind energy in southwest Minnesota

The Minneapolis-based utility is asking for proposals for about 1,200 megawatts of new wind projects. That's enough to power more than 485,000 homes in an average year.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Cottage Grove police say person confessed to dumping bodies of 8 dogs along road; investigation continues

Police in Cottage Grove say they executed a search warrant and talked with a person who confessed to dumping the bodies of eight dogs along a road near the Mississippi River last weekend.
by MPR News Staff

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MEA weekend: Things to do on staycation in Minnesota

MEA weekend: Things to do on staycation in Minnesota

For families not traveling this MEA weekend, there are plenty of activities closer to home in Minnesota that will keep the kids entertained while they’re out of school.
by Carly Berglund

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Minneapolis appoints new public safety commissioner

Minneapolis appoints new public safety commissioner

The Minneapolis City Council Thursday voted 12-1 to appoint Hennepin County Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette to lead the city’s public safety efforts. 
by Jon Collins

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Rally for Palestinians draws crowd to Minnesota Capitol

Rally for Palestinians draws crowd to Minnesota Capitol

A rally in support of Palestinians drew a large crowd to the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday night. Demonstrators protested Israel’s response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and called for an end to both the siege of Gaza and American support for Israel.
by Matt Sepic

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Student renters trapped in leases for unfinished apartments may find some relief

Student renters trapped in leases for unfinished apartments may find some relief

The proposal would let renters break their leases if new housing units aren’t finished on time. It comes after dozens of University of Minnesota Twin Cities students were forced to find new accommodations and pay double rent this school year.
by Nicole Ki

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As Minnesota schools begin annual October break, just what is 'MEA weekend'?

As Minnesota schools begin annual October break, just what is 'MEA weekend'?

Most kids in Minnesota are heading into a long weekend as public schools across the state close for “MEA.” It’s a longstanding annual tradition — but for people who didn’t grow up in the state, and maybe for a few people who did, it might be a bit confusing.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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BCA identified three officers who used force in Benton County shootout

BCA identified three officers who used force in Benton County shootout

When officers tried to execute the warrant last Thursday morning, they were met with a volley of gunfire. Five officers sustained injuries not considered life threatening. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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DFL leaders, ACLU vow to step in after Mille Lacs County judge challenges felon vote law

DFL leaders, ACLU vow to step in after Mille Lacs County judge challenges felon vote law

In a pair of sentencing orders last week, Judge Matthew Quinn said the law restoring voting rights to those convicted of a felony who serve out their prison sentence was unconstitutional. And he barred two people from voting, registering to vote or attempting to vote while on probation.
by Dana Ferguson

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