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Talking affordable housing with Chris Coleman

Talking affordable housing with Chris Coleman

Former St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman has been leading Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for almost four years. MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with Coleman about housing, the pandemic and racial equity.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Tornado cleanup continues in Taopi, Minn.; residents expected to rebuild

Tornado cleanup continues in Taopi, Minn.; residents expected to rebuild

Cleanup continues in Taopi, near the Iowa border, after a tornado last week destroyed nearly half the homes in the community. Officials said 10 of the town's 24 homes are total losses.
by Tim Nelson

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Plentiful precipitation has North Shore waterfalls roaring

Spring storms bringing snow and rain may be disappointing to some Minnesotans who like to get outdoors. But for those who are drawn to the state's waterfalls, the precipitation is adding to an already spectacular show.
by Andrew Krueger and Dan Kraker

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For many, Easter Sunday marks a return to in-person worship

For many, Easter Sunday marks a return to in-person worship

For many Christians, this weekend marks the first time in three years they will gather in person to celebrate Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to share one of the faith’s holiest days side-by-side with fellow parishioners. On Saturday evening, hundreds of people gathered in the grand Cathedral of St. Paul to observe an Easter Vigil service.
by The Associated Press

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Mahnomen County authorities release dashcam video of shooting after pursuit

Mahnomen County authorities release dashcam video of shooting after pursuit

State investigators are probing the March 13 incident in which a Mahnomen County sheriff's deputy shot and wounded a woman. The county sheriff said he released the video in response to posts on social media accusing the deputy of attempted murder.
by MPR News Staff

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Cleanup continues in Taopi, Minn., after EF2 tornado devastated community

Cleanup continues in Taopi, Minn., after EF2 tornado devastated community

Cleanup continued Thursday in the southern Minnesota community of Taopi, after an EF2 tornado caused significant damage Tuesday. "The support from all the surrounding communities is unbelievable,” one resident said.
by MPR News Staff

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Stanek hospitalized after vehicle crash in Wright County

Former Hennepin County Sheriff and current Republican gubernatorial contender Rich Stanek was hospitalized after a crash in Wright County on Tuesday night.
by Tim Nelson

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Tornado causes major damage in southern Minnesota community

Tornado causes major damage in southern Minnesota community

Severe storms — including a tornado touchdown with estimated peak winds of more than 130 mph — wrecked homes and left two people injured late Tuesday in the southern Minnesota community of Taopi. "The whole town is gone, basically," one resident said as he surveyed the damage.
by Tim Nelson and Catharine Richert

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Minnesota man recounts imprisonment during escape from Ukraine

Minnesota man recounts imprisonment during escape from Ukraine

Tyler Jacob, a Minnesota man who was detained by Russian forces as he tried to leave embattled Ukraine, recounted his ordeal Tuesday as he met with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who helped secure his release.
by Peter Cox

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