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Sign of the times: Politics roil Bemidji
The presidential campaign comes to Minnesota Friday with Democrat Joe Biden in Duluth and President Donald Trump headed to Bemidji. Trump is expected to draw huge crowds and probably some protesters. Bemidji is Trump country — but it’s also divided and agitated. 
Fall colors emerge just in time for the start of autumn
Tuesday is the first day of autumn, but it’s already feeling like fall. And according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fall color map, we’re well on our way to what seems to be a promising fall season.
Sept. 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: School guidance map shifts again
Twenty-five counties saw their COVID-19 case counts slip past one of the Health Department’s thresholds, changing their recommendation toward more distance learning for more students, according to data released Thursday. Here’s the latest map.
Minneapolis stops pursuit of a temporary 3rd Precinct space in S. Mpls.
City officials say Minneapolis has ended lease negotiations for a new temporary headquarters for the 3rd Precinct police station, which was burned earlier this year.
Sept. 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Health leaders worry football means more spread
While they understand the importance of youth sports, the state’s top health officials on Wednesday cautioned that there are risks to student athletes — as well as to the universe of coaches, friends and families that surround players.
Sept. 15 update on COVID-19 in MN: 5 more deaths; case growth moderate
The newest numbers come as officials continue to prep Minnesotans to expect a long road back to normalcy. The state health commissioner says we’re in the “third or fourth inning” of the pandemic.
Visits, voting punctuate big political week in Minnesota
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will campaign in Minnesota as early voting opens. New polls show Biden ahead in the race.