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Ceremony, beacon lighting honor Edmund Fitzgerald on 44th anniversary of shipwreck

Ceremony, beacon lighting honor Edmund Fitzgerald on 44th anniversary of shipwreck

Sunday marked the 44th anniversary of the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior storm, with the loss of all 29 men aboard. A memorial ceremony and beacon lighting was held at Split Rock Lighthouse on Minnesota’s North Shore.
by Andrew Krueger

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Mercury putting on rare show Monday, parading across the sun

Mercury putting on rare show Monday, parading across the sun

Mercury will put on a rare celestial show Monday, parading across the sun in view of most of the world — including Minnesota. But remember: NEVER look directly at the sun without proper eye protection.
by The Associated Press

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Photo gallery: Minnesota's big win over Penn State

Photo gallery: Minnesota's big win over Penn State

It's a sight not seen in Minnesota for years: thousands of Gopher fans rushing the field, as Minnesota upset Penn State on Saturday in a battle of unbeaten teams at TCF Bank Stadium. Here's a collection of photos from Saturday's big win.
by MPR News Staff

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Mighty Minnesota: Gophers row past Penn State, improve to 9-0

Mighty Minnesota: Gophers row past Penn State, improve to 9-0

Jordan Howden intercepted a Penn State pass in the end zone with a minute to play and Minnesota's magical run continues as the 13th-ranked Gophers upset fifth-ranked Penn State 31-26 on Saturday before a raucous crowd at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
by The Associated Press

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Layoffs announced at two U.S. Steel mines on Iron Range

Layoffs announced at two U.S. Steel mines on Iron Range

U.S. Steel has eliminated several nonunion management jobs at two Iron Range mines as part of cost-cutting efforts, citing "challenging market conditions."
by The Associated Press

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Nelsie Yang, Dai Thao win St. Paul City Council seats in competitive races

Nelsie Yang, Dai Thao win St. Paul City Council seats in competitive races

The St. Paul City Council will have five women and two men — with three people of color. The newest council member for Ward 6 is a 24-year-old organizer and daughter of refugees. Nelsie Yang will be the first Hmong-American woman elected to the St. Paul City Council.
by Nina Moini

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With floral candles, Hmong sisters honor parents’ farming legacy

With floral candles, Hmong sisters honor parents’ farming legacy

Each November, the Hmong American Farmers Association offers artwork people can buy alongside produce grown by Hmong farmers. This year’s art — candles featuring flowers from a Hmong family’s field — comes with a good story.

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