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Ukraine Defiant: A Russian art museum grapples with a Russian war 

Ukraine Defiant: A Russian art museum grapples with a Russian war 

The Museum of Russian Art offers a pair of exhibits responding to the war in Ukraine, one by Ukrainian-American artist Elena Kalman, the other from a Soviet-era Russian artist who foresaw an apocalyptic future for his country.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Authorities ID three people found fatally shot in Chisago County home

Authorities have identified the three people found fatally shot in their Chisago County home on Sunday and say a person of interest in the case also was found dead.
by Tim Nelson

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Marina fire heavily damages two boats in Inver Grove Heights 

Marina fire heavily damages two boats in Inver Grove Heights 

Fire officials in Inver Grove Heights say fire damaged two boats docked at a Mississippi River marina on Tuesday night — and a firefighter had to be pulled out of the river after falling into the icy water. 
by Tim Nelson

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Lives of Hastings’ first Black residents source of inspiration for descendants

Lives of Hastings’ first Black residents source of inspiration for descendants

The first Black families who settled, worked and started businesses in Hastings, Minn., are an example of the city’s rich Black history. Many were barbers, farmers and mill workers. This history also exemplifies the triumph — not just the trauma — residents experienced.
by Sarah Thamer

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Will attack of Minneapolis trans woman be charged as a hate crime? What to know

Will attack of Minneapolis trans woman be charged as a hate crime? What to know

Every state has different laws, statutes and processes related to hate or bias-motivated crimes. Here’s a primer on what we have in Minnesota, as well as an explanation of other potential means of justice for the victim and for trans communities in general.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Symbolic gun rights vote by Itasca County draws mixed feelings from rural Minnesota

Symbolic gun rights vote by Itasca County draws mixed feelings from rural Minnesota

As the DFL-controlled legislature debates various gun safety bills, some rural Minnesota counties have declared themselves 2nd Amendment “dedicated” counties. In Itasca County there's concern about how the resolution was passed.
by Dan Kraker

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Historic Duluth lighthouse has a new owner and will soon offer tours

Historic Duluth lighthouse has a new owner and will soon offer tours

Rethos, a St. Paul-based historic preservation nonprofit, is the new owner of a historic 43-foot-tall lighthouse at the entrance to the Duluth Ship Canal.
by Dan Kraker

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Lawmakers question timeline, cost of U of M's nearly billion dollar plan to acquire Fairview facilities

Lawmakers question timeline, cost of U of M's nearly billion dollar plan to acquire Fairview facilities

The University recently revealed the estimated cost of the plan, $950 million. That includes $300 million to acquire the campus buildings, as well as funding for staff and other expenses. Meanwhile, Sanford and Fairview said in a letter that they support the U’s proposal, but want it to move forward with the companies’ merger.
by Michelle Wiley

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