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Older actors find a stage where age is no problem

Older actors find a stage where age is no problem

At Theatre 55, people get to play parts they thought were outside their range.
by Peter Cox

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Parents sue over sexual exploitation by former Bemidji school official

Parents sue over sexual exploitation by former Bemidji school official

A lawsuit brought by the parents of two students claims that negligence on the part of the Bemidji School District allowed Brandon Bjerknes to abuse children for years.
by John Enger

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Rumors, misinformation lurked as Minnesota county rejected refugees

Rumors, misinformation lurked as Minnesota county rejected refugees

Beltrami County attracted national attention when commissioners voted against refugee resettlement last week. Ahead of the vote, false information about resettlement circulated on social media, in text messages and in flyers mailed to some county residents.
by Riham Feshir

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Foam with ‘forever chemicals’ found in two Twin Cities streams

Foam with ‘forever chemicals’ found in two Twin Cities streams

State officials said that there's no immediate health threat to the public. But they are cautioning people to keep away from the foam and take precautions if they — or their pets — come into contact with it.
by Kirsti Marohn

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St. Louis County snowplow drivers set to strike on Wednesday

St. Louis County snowplow drivers set to strike on Wednesday

The county and about 160 members of the local Teamsters union have been at an impasse over wages, health care and sick leave. Union members voted overwhelmingly over the weekend to reject a final contract offer.
by MPR News Staff

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