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A new housing program at soon-to-be-shuttered Stillwater prison is thriving

A new housing program at soon-to-be-shuttered Stillwater prison is thriving

Stillwater prison is an 111-year-old facility with old-fashioned metal bars, no air conditioning in the cells and an estimated $180 million in deferred maintenance costs. But staff and men serving time there say the prison has been reborn.
by Cait Kelley

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Anglers on Mille Lacs can keep three walleye this winter

Anglers on Mille Lacs can keep three walleye this winter

The DNR says the lake’s walleye are showing signs of recovery from 10-12 years ago, when a population decline caused the state to tighten fishing limits.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Trump pledge to ‘immediately’ end protections for Minnesota Somalis sparks fear and legal questions

Trump pledge to ‘immediately’ end protections for Minnesota Somalis sparks fear and legal questions

President Donald Trump has pledged to end temporary legal protections for Somalis in Minnesota, sparking fear in the state's immigrant community. Experts and state leaders have criticized the move as legally questionable and divisive.
by The Associated Press

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Family, community mourns James Weyaus as investigation into deputy shooting continues

The man who died during an exchange of gunfire with a Cass County sheriff’s deputy has been identified as James Weyaus of Onigum. Weyaus was the foster son of Leech Lake Tribal Chairman Faron Jackson Sr., who is leading services for his deceased son.
by Melissa Olson

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Marcy Park has a new name: Dinky Park

Marcy Park has a new name: Dinky Park

The association received over 100 submissions for new names and said the renaming process led to increased engagement in the neighborhood.
by Jo Larson

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