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Autumn starting to show its true colors around Minnesota

Autumn starting to show its true colors around Minnesota

The Minnesota DNR’s fall colors map suggests your best chances at spotting the seasonal shift will be in the northwest, central south and western border near South Dakota near the Minnesota River.
by Matt Mikus

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High rents outpace federal disability payments, leaving many homeless

High rents outpace federal disability payments, leaving many homeless

Supplemental Security Income, a federal program meant to be a financial floor for people unable to work, hasn't kept pace with inflation. Many recipients are homeless, unable to save for an apartment.
by Fred Clasen-Kelly

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Fungal pathogen affecting apple trees found in Minnesota for first time

Fungal pathogen affecting apple trees found in Minnesota for first time

A fungal pathogen that can cause defoliation of apple and crabapple trees has been found in Minnesota for the first time. Agriculture officials say they’re “cautiously optimistic” that it will not significantly affect apple production in the state.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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International Falls leaders search for solutions for hunger among working class families

Laurel Beager is editor of the Rainy Lake Gazette in International Falls. A lot of news there has been about the historic flooding on Rainy Lake. But Laurel has also been following a quieter story about how the town is trying to find solutions for working class families who are struggling to afford food. She talks with Host Cathy Wurzer about the situation.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britt Aamodt

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Remembering Lynn Stauss — a heroic leader through unimaginable disaster

Remembering Lynn Stauss — a heroic leader through unimaginable disaster

The former mayor of East Grand Forks, Lynn Stauss, died this week. On April 19, 1997, Strauss led the city through historic flooding and a fire. Current East Grand Forks mayor Steve Gander talked with Cathy Wurzer about Stauss and his legacy.
by Melissa Townsend and Cathy Wurzer

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On final day of strike, Minnesota nurses wonder what's next

On final day of strike, Minnesota nurses wonder what's next

Thousands of Minnesota nurses are in the third and final day of a strike affecting more than a dozen hospitals in the Twin Cities and Twin Ports. The union and hospital management remain at odds over pay and staffing concerns.
by Michelle Wiley and Matt Sepic

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Rondo’s ‘lady of line dance’ keeps community moving

Rondo’s ‘lady of line dance’ keeps community moving

For Tina Jackson, teaching soul line dancing is how she gives back to her community. Her childhood mentors helped Jackson get started as a teacher and over the years she has built a community of dancers from everywhere she goes. 
by Simone Cazares

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Minneapolis fire crews extinguish fire at homeless encampment

Minneapolis fire officials say a large, longstanding homeless encampment along Interstate 35W caught fire Monday night. There were no reports of injuries.
by Tim Nelson

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