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Sauna pronunciation battle boils, but don't sweat it

Sauna pronunciation battle boils, but don't sweat it

The Finnish cultural tradition of sauna is enjoying a renaissance in Minnesota and around the country. That’s rekindled a very passionate debate in the North Woods over just how to say the word.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesotans rally to bring awareness to conflict in Sudan

Minnesotans rally to bring awareness to conflict in Sudan

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia say that Sudan's warring sides have begun talks aimed at firming up a shaky cease-fire, providing some optimism about a potential end to the conflict.
by Nicole Ki

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As Minnesota floodwaters recede, the cleanup of 2023 is underway in riverside communities

As Minnesota floodwaters recede, the cleanup of 2023 is underway in riverside communities

After weeks of flooding along many Minnesota rivers, the first days of May have brought reason for optimism. Floodwaters are receding more quickly than anticipated in some communities — allowing cleanup to begin.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Finnish cultural tradition of sauna gains steam in Minnesota

Finnish cultural tradition of sauna gains steam in Minnesota

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, backyard sauna building took off in the state. Now a growing number of self-described “saunapreneurs” in Minnesota are helping take the experience to the masses.
by Dan Kraker

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First bison babies arrive at Minneopa State Park

First bison babies arrive at Minneopa State Park

The first two bison babies of the year were born Tuesday at Minneopa State Park in Mankato.

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Mayor Frey's state of the city: Minneapolis 'is coming back’

Mayor Frey's state of the city: Minneapolis 'is coming back’

The mayor highlighted public and private efforts to revitalize underdeveloped corridors of the city, to increase the supply of affordable housing and he touted dropping violent crime as evidence that Minneapolis is rebounding. 
by MPR News Staff

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Feds digging deeper into past of man indicted in Minneapolis mosque arsons

Feds digging deeper into past of man indicted in Minneapolis mosque arsons

Jackie Rahm Little pleaded not guilty to charges of arson and damage to religious property. Investigators are looking now into Little’s possible motivations and reviewing similar attacks to see if he might be connected, the U.S. attorney for Minnesota said Thursday.
by Matt Sepic and Tim Nelson

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Authorities respond to house explosion in Otsego

The Wright County Sheriff’s Office says a home in Otsego, Minn., exploded on Thursday morning. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
by Tim Nelson

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