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Photos: Sun shines on for Twin Cities Pride parade

Photos: Sun shines on for Twin Cities Pride parade

The sun broke through the clouds earlier Sunday, just as the Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Pride March began its route. Thousands of colorfully-dressed people attended the parade, which started at South Third Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis and proceeded to Loring Park.
by Regina Medina and MPR News Staff

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Researchers use AI to help save a woodpecker species in decline

Researchers use AI to help save a woodpecker species in decline

Minnesota researchers are using small audio recording devices to better understand the range and population of red-headed woodpeckers. The bird has seen a precipitous population decline over several decades. Scientists want to learn where the bird is doing well, so important habitats can be preserved.
by Dan Gunderson

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State funding brings planned National Loon Center closer to construction

State funding brings planned National Loon Center closer to construction

The three-story, 15,000 square foot building in Crosslake in Crow Wing County will aim to immerse visitors in the life of Minnesota's state bird. The National Loon Center hopes to begin construction in spring 2024 and open the facility a year later.
by Olivia Stevens

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Thousands in Twin Cities metro affected by power outages

Xcel Energy reports around 30,000 Twin Cities metro customers are without power Saturday afternoon due to strong winds. Crews are on site working to restore the outages, Xcel said.
by Amy Felegy

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Bail set at $1 million for suspect in Minneapolis crash that killed 5

Bail set at $1 million for suspect in Minneapolis crash that killed 5

Prosecutors allege Derrick John Thompson was driving 95 miles per hour when he exited Interstate 35W onto Lake Street, ran a red light and broadsided the car with the young women. He faces multiple counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
by Jon Collins and Olivia Stevens

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Camper at Minnesota youth summer camp killed in boating accident

Authorities in Otter Tail County say a 13-year-old boy from the Twin Cities attending a youth summer camp died Thursday afternoon after being hit by a boat.
by MPR News Staff

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