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Storms fueled by tropical moisture cause flooding in south-central Minnesota
Slow-moving storms fueled by tropical moisture dropped more than 8 inches of rain on parts of south-central Minnesota late Saturday and early Sunday, forcing the closure of some roads. Two state highways remained closed late Sunday afternoon.
Complaints against police skyrocket in Minneapolis
The city of Minneapolis has received a record number of civilian complaints about police in recent months, including the time since the killing of George Floyd in May.
Minnesota sees return of vaping-related lung injuries
Minnesota health officials warned Friday of a possible resurgence of lung injuries related to vaping, saying they've had 11 reported cases in the past two months.
'Tsunami' of evictions feared as $600 in extra unemployment payments end
Housing advocates and landlords alike say if Congress doesn't extend or replace the extra payments expiring this weekend, millions of out-of-work Americans won't be able to afford to pay their rent.
July 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: 773 new cases as pandemic total nears 50K
Officials have been bracing Minnesotans to expect hospitalizations to climb following several weeks of a surge in new confirmed cases. On Friday, they also warned of COVID-19 scammers.
Study: Your dollar goes further in rural Minnesota, if you can find a place to live
Rural Minnesotans can often afford a similar or higher quality of life than their metro area counterparts, despite overall lower wages, according to new research from the Center for Rural Policy and Development. 
Minnesota’s mask mandate: What you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about Minnesota’s mask mandate and what face coverings do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Arts board announces simplified grant program for MN artists struggling in COVID-19 economy
The Minnesota State Arts Board has approved a trio of new grants meant to help artists and organizations weather the economic turmoil created by COVID-19. But artists say the new grants don't go far enough to serve historically marginalized communities.