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‘Oh my God, this is really bad!’ New details reveal origins of destructive Camp House Fire
The man who pleaded guilty to starting the Camp House Fire left a campfire smoldering while he left to buy fishing bait. Some people whose homes were destroyed are still struggling to return.
Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association criticizes state Department of Corrections
The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association and the state Department of Corrections are each accusing the other of failing to work together on issues relating to county jail inspections. The association says its members supported a resolution calling on Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell to resign.
What to do about rising home insurance costs
Property taxes, groceries and home insurance costs are all on the rise for Minnesotans. “Insurance is getting more expensive because the cost of repairing homes is getting more expensive,” said Julia Dreier, deputy commissioner of insurance for the Minnesota Department of Commerce. She recommends reviewing your policy carefully.
Man shot and wounded by St. Paul police officers
A man was shot and wounded by St. Paul police officers on Sunday afternoon, after reportedly pointing a handgun at officers.
Could proposed federal changes push thousands of Minnesotans back into homelessness?
The federal government’s approach to homelessness is changing. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what that means for Minnesotans who rely on federal money for housing. 
Private well owners in Minnesota encouraged to test for arsenic, other contaminants
A group of nonprofits are holding free water screening clinics throughout the state for private well owners to test their water supplies. Arsenic is a naturally occurring metalloid and has been linked to cancers and other neurodevelopmental problems.