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Book ban attempts on the rise in Minnesota schools

Book ban attempts on the rise in Minnesota schools

Occasional parent concerns about a book have morphed into confrontations with groups and parents coming in with long lists of titles they see as inappropriate. It’s happening across the nation and in Minnesota, where Bloomington schools face pressure to remove dozens of titles.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Art Hounds: Pine City blues

Art Hounds: Pine City blues

This week, Art Hounds recommend the play “The Pavilion” at Lyric Arts in Anoka, the Afro-Atlantic Playwright Festival at Illusion Theater in Minneapolis, and Owen Brown's interactive exhibit “Myriorama” at the Veronique Wantz Gallery in Minneapolis. 
by Emily Bright

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Burnsville officials report 'unusual number' of calls about raccoons acting strangely

Burnsville officials report 'unusual number' of calls about raccoons acting strangely

“These raccoons have been observed to be staggering, experiencing seizures, unafraid of their surroundings and allowing people to approach them, or laying/slumped for an extended period of time,” the city reported this week.
by Andrew Krueger

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Avian flu detected in Meeker County turkey flock

Avian flu detected in Meeker County turkey flock

It’s the first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota since last spring, and likely is connection to the fall migration of wild birds.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Endless entertainment: The TV shows, films and plays to watch

Endless entertainment: The TV shows, films and plays to watch

Fall brings a fresh slate of stories to screens and theaters everywhere. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Star Tribune columnist Neal Justin about the new shows worth a binge, and with MPR News arts editor Max Sparber about the plays you can find in theaters across the Twin Cities. 
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Walz orders flags be flown at half-staff following attack on Israel

Walz orders flags be flown at half-staff following attack on Israel

Walz encouraged individuals and businesses to also fly their flags at half-staff to remember, mourn and honor victims following Saturday’s Hamas attack on Israel.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota Aurora adding 2nd team — and you can try out for it

Minnesota Aurora adding 2nd team — and you can try out for it

The new team will be called Aurora 2 and players will be added through Aurora tryouts and recruiting, serving as a pathway for players aspiring to make the first team.
by Anna Haecherl

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