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Minnesota News

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New film documents little-known Minnesota WWII military intelligence school

New film documents little-known Minnesota WWII military intelligence school

“Armed with Language,” a new film premiering tonight on Twin Cities PBS, documents the history and legacy of a military intelligence school that trained thousands of Japanese Americans during WWII. The documentary's writer David Mura joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer for an interview.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Judge eyes Dec. 6 trial date for ex-cop charged in Daunte Wright killing

Judge eyes Dec. 6 trial date for ex-cop charged in Daunte Wright killing

Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu said during a Monday hearing that probable cause exists to support the charge of second-degree manslaughter against former Brooklyn Center officer Kim Potter. Prosecutors want the trial livestreamed. The defense does not.
by Matt Sepic

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May 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases ebb, no new deaths; vaccinations struggle

May 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases ebb, no new deaths; vaccinations struggle

Minnesota’s COVID-19 data has settled into another good news-bad news groove. The numbers continue to show the disease in retreat following a spring surge. But the push to get more Minnesota adults vaccinated is languishing.
by MPR News Staff

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More than two dozen train cars derail in Albert Lea

A Union Pacific Railroad spokesperson said two of the derailed cars were leaking hydrochloric acid. After initially issuing a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents, authorities later said there was no danger to the public.
by MPR News Staff

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Teen seriously hurt in fall at Minneapolis industrial site

Teen seriously hurt in fall at Minneapolis industrial site

Fire officials say the teen fell five stories while inside the Fruen Mill, west of downtown Minneapolis. Over the years at least one person has died and others have been injured in falls while trespassing at the site.
by MPR News Staff

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May 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace remains near lowest point since February

May 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace remains near lowest point since February

The average number of new COVID-19 cases in Minnesota each day is at the lowest level seen in more than two months. But the pace of COVID vaccinations in Minnesota also remains stuck near its lowest point in more than two months.
by MPR News Staff

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Free offices with a view: 4 lighthouses, courtesy of feds

Free offices with a view: 4 lighthouses, courtesy of feds

The General Services Administration says the U.S. Coast Guard has decided it no longer needs four picturesque lighthouses — including one in Duluth — and it's inviting certain types of organizations to take them over at no cost.
by The Associated Press

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More COVID-19 relief coming for Minnesota’s renters

More COVID-19 relief coming for Minnesota’s renters

Renters who owe landlords because of COVID-19 may finally see some relief coming their way, as hundreds of millions in federal aid becomes available.
by Hannah Yang

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