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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

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Best Buy trims jobs after it cuts sales and profit outlook

Best Buy trims jobs after it cuts sales and profit outlook

The job cuts come after Best Buy reduced its annual sales and profit forecast late last month, citing surging inflation that has dampened consumer spending on gadgets. The Richfield-based company echoed Walmart, which a few days before cut its profit outlook.
by The Associated Press

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What does voter turnout in the primary election say?

What does voter turnout in the primary election say?

Overall voter turnout for Minnesota’s primary election this year was around 18 percent, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office. What can we find out by looking behind that number?
by Craig Helmstetter and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Farewell, Syl: Fowles exit fueling Lynx in push for playoffs

Farewell, Syl: Fowles exit fueling Lynx in push for playoffs

Sylvia Fowles is nearing the end of her 15-year WNBA career. The Minnesota Lynx have been leaning hard on their 6-foot-6 center as they push for a spot in the playoffs. They host Seattle on Friday. That could be the last game for Fowles at Target Center. 
by The Associated Press

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Ben Percy jumps to the big screen to honor his daughter

Ben Percy jumps to the big screen to honor his daughter

After a career of writing science fiction, horror novels and comic books, Minnesota-based Benjamin Percy is trying something new — a coming of age movie called “Summering” about a group of middle school girls.
by Jacob Aloi

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Mall of America gunfire: Suspected gunman, accomplice arrested

Mall of America gunfire: Suspected gunman, accomplice arrested

Alleged gunman Shamar Alon Lark, 21, was arrested in Chicago along with Rashad Jamal May, 23, following a nationwide manhunt, the Bloomington police chief told reporters Thursday.
by MPR News Staff

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FEMA announces emergency aid for 23 counties damaged in May storm

FEMA announces emergency aid for 23 counties damaged in May storm

The Memorial Day storm brought heavy winds, hail and at least five tornado touchdowns, including one in Douglas County. The county’s emergency management director joined All Things Considered to give a status update on cleanup efforts and discuss how the aid will help.
by Nina Moini, Ngoc Bui and Megan Burks

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Two Harbors voters overwhelmingly back recall of mayor

Two Harbors voters overwhelmingly back recall of mayor

Residents of Two Harbors, Minn., voted overwhelmingly this week to recall the city's embattled mayor. More than 86 percent of voters backed the effort to remove Mayor Chris Swanson from office.
by MPR News Staff

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North Dakota abortion clinic opens at new Minnesota site

North Dakota abortion clinic opens at new Minnesota site

The operator of North Dakota’s only abortion clinic said Wednesday the clinic has opened in its new location in Moorhead, just weeks before it’s likely to be forced to close its Fargo location under a statewide abortion ban there.
by The Associated Press

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Hennepin County voters set races for attorney, sheriff

Hennepin County voters set races for attorney, sheriff

Tuesday’s primary narrowed a wide field of candidates for Hennepin County Attorney and a smaller field for sheriff. 
by Matt Sepic

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