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September 27, 2019 12:56 PM

Hennepin County begins project to assess sinkhole risk

Geologists say densely populated portions of the county’s southeast corner could be prone to sinkholes, thanks to the soft sandstone bedrock that lies just beneath the surface. As a result, Hennepin County is launching a two-year study to assess the sinkhole risk.

by Daniel Ackerman

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September 27, 2019 12:41 PM

Charges: Prejudice drove Mpls. man to vandalize East African-owned shops

Harlin St. John faces five counts of damage to property and bias crimes for smashing store windows last week. He allegedly told investigators it was in retaliation because he believed Somalis had shot at his family and he hates “the Somalis.”

by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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September 27, 2019 11:07 AM

Red means go: Fall colors on the march in northern Minnesota

The DNR’s Friday fall color map reveals a chunk of northeastern Minnesota that’s rushing now into maximum beauty. Here are three great places to trek this weekend.

by MPR News Staff

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September 27, 2019 9:50 AM

Weekend road closures include stretches of I-35W, I-94, I-494

Leaves are changing, nights are getting cooler — but the road construction season in Minnesota marches on.

by Andrew Krueger

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September 27, 2019 4:29 AM

Tariffs leave Minn.’s nation-leading kidney bean crop in limbo

Minnesota farmers lead the nation in the production of red kidney beans. Dry beans are a profitable crop, but international trade disputes are cutting into the profits.

by Dan Gunderson

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September 27, 2019 4:00 AM

Worried residents, community leaders talk about stemming St. Paul violence

People gathered in St. Paul to exchange ideas to try to reverse a sudden spike in violent death.

by Matt Sepic

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September 27, 2019 4:00 AM

After violent viral videos, downtown Minneapolis leaders want more cops

While Minneapolis data show this summer was nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to the number of violent crimes, many downtown leaders are worried about the perception of their community and are calling for more policing in the area.

by Cody Nelson

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September 27, 2019 4:00 AM

‘Taking ownership of what we look like’: Natural-hair movement takes root

Hair free of chemical straighteners or relaxers is becoming the fashion, although natural-hair techniques can be difficult to learn. Black stylists are building classes and services now to meet the needs of a growing cultural shift.

by Tarkor Zehn