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With better adoption prospects, Minnesota shelters see influx of dogs from across the U.S.

With better adoption prospects, Minnesota shelters see influx of dogs from across the U.S.

Animal shelters in some parts of the U.S. are increasingly being filled to capacity or beyond with dogs. And now more than ever, those animals are streaming into Minnesota in hopes they can find a forever home — here.
by Tim Nelson

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'Biking far with friends': Minnesota Randonneurs take 745-mile ride through France

'Biking far with friends': Minnesota Randonneurs take 745-mile ride through France

This weekend, 15 members of a Minnesota cycling group will be in France riding in the oldest long-distance road cycling event in the world: The Paris-Brest-Paris. And it’s not a race — it’s a journey.
by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota State Fair neighbors eye safety, parking as get-together nears

Minnesota State Fair neighbors eye safety, parking as get-together nears

Two different neighborhood groups from St. Paul and Falcon Heights, Minn. formed task forces after residents noticed years of concerns of safety and parking issues during the last few fair seasons.
by Aaliyah Demry

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$260 tax rebate deposits catching some Minnesotans by surprise

$260 tax rebate deposits catching some Minnesotans by surprise

Some recipients of a Minnesota tax rebate have taken to the internet or called the state tax agency to inquire if their payment is legitimate. After the direct deposit phase, paper checks hit the mail for the rest of a $1 billion-plus distribution.
by MPR News Staff

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Fresh rights for Minnesota renters: Here’s a guide.

Fresh rights for Minnesota renters: Here’s a guide.

Newly passed legislation evens the playing field between landlords and tenants, housing advocates say.

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Minneapolis weighs increasing funding for community violence prevention

Minneapolis weighs increasing funding for community violence prevention

Earlier this week, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposed a $1.8 billion budget which includes an increase in funding for community-driven violence prevention efforts.
by Nina Moini

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Rochester, Minn., woman pleads guilty to Jan 6. felony charge

Rochester, Minn., woman pleads guilty to Jan 6. felony charge

A Rochester, Minn., woman on Thursday pleaded guilty to a felony civil disorder charge for her role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Victoria Charity White, 41, is the fifth Minnesota resident to be convicted in connection with the assault.
by Matt Sepic

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