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Art Hounds: A dose of natural beauty, a pinch of Halloween horror

Art Hounds: A dose of natural beauty, a pinch of Halloween horror

Wildlife photographer Dudley Edmondson captures the beauty of northern Minnesota’s waters. Art Hounds also recommend two one-act shows running through Halloween which make audiences question reality.
by Emily Bright

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Voter guide: Minneapolis mayoral candidates on how they’d address the city’s top issues

Voter guide: Minneapolis mayoral candidates on how they’d address the city’s top issues

We asked the aspiring mayors how they’d address housing, public safety, climate change and the local economy — plus their opinions on the three questions on the ballot this fall.
by Jon Collins and Grace Birnstengel

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What the EPA's plan to regulate 'forever chemicals' means for Minnesota

What the EPA's plan to regulate 'forever chemicals' means for Minnesota

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has an ambitious strategy to deal with PFAS — human-made “forever chemicals” that have polluted public drinking water supplies and accumulated in fish and wildlife. The plan is expected to bolster efforts already underway in Minnesota to deal with the contaminants.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Renaissance Festival manager faces new sexual assault charges

Renaissance Festival manager faces new sexual assault charges

Scott County prosecutors have re-filed sexual assault charges against a former Renaissance Festival manager. Authorities dropped the case a year ago after the alleged victim said she was unable to testify.
by Matt Sepic

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How a north Minneapolis nonprofit is building strong neighborhoods

How a north Minneapolis nonprofit is building strong neighborhoods

Adair Mosley joined Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer to talk about how his organization is trying to keep the feel and affordability in north Minneapolis, where the city just approved a plan to redevelop 48-acres of riverfront property.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ariana Rosas

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History Theatre play 'Not in Our Neighborhood' shines light on a dark St. Paul story

History Theatre play 'Not in Our Neighborhood' shines light on a dark St. Paul story

In the 1920s, a Black couple tried to buy their dream home in an all-white neighborhood in St. Paul. They were not welcomed, but intimidated, harassed and threatened. Their story is being told on stage at the History Theatre in St. Paul through Oct. 24.
by Cathy Wurzer

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UND student dies in flight training crash

Authorities are investigating after a University of North Dakota aviation student died after his plane crashed while on a training flight.
by Dan Gunderson

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New bishop hopes to bring healing to Crookston diocese

New bishop hopes to bring healing to Crookston diocese

Andrew Cozzens has been named bishop of the Crookston, Minn., diocese. A longtime leader in the St. Paul and Minneapolis Catholic diocese, Cozzens said he hopes to bring healing to the Crookston dioceses following an investigation into a cover-up of sexual abuse.
by Dan Gunderson

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Eased rules unleash ‘bulge’ in Minn. eviction cases

Eased rules unleash ‘bulge’ in Minn. eviction cases

More pandemic-related protections for delinquent renters have blinked off and eviction proceedings are picking up. Without a broad moratorium to fall back on, tenants must prove they’re seeking out public rental assistance to ward off removal.
by Brian Bakst

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