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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

From local stories from your Minnesota neighbors to breaking news updates across the state, we have you covered.

Record crowds flock to Minnesota State Fair on opening day

Record crowds flock to Minnesota State Fair on opening day

Fair officials said 133,326 people passed through the gates on Thursday. That broke the previous opening-day record of 122,695, set just last year.
by Andrew Krueger

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Court: Suit by St. Cloud couple opposed to filming same-sex weddings can continue

Court: Suit by St. Cloud couple opposed to filming same-sex weddings can continue

A federal appeals court on Friday resurrected a lawsuit by two Minnesota filmmakers, who argue that their objection to filming same-sex weddings should be protected under First Amendment rights of free speech and freedom of religion.
by Kirsti Marohn

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On Lake Superior, rip currents prompt call for more lifeguards in Duluth

On Lake Superior, rip currents prompt call for more lifeguards in Duluth

Last year, a record number of people drowned in the Great Lakes. This year, drownings are on pace to set a new record. Some in Duluth say more and better-trained lifeguards are needed to make beaches on Lake Superior safer.
by Dan Kraker

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Going deep: Twins' home run surge powers hopes for playoff run

Going deep: Twins' home run surge powers hopes for playoff run

With just over a month to go in the regular season, the ‘Bomba Squad’ is hitting home runs at record pace and has Minnesota atop the AL Central.
by Brandt Williams

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From the Caribbean to Minnesota, a community comes together

From the Caribbean to Minnesota, a community comes together

The Caribbean community in Minnesota is small, but tight-knit. Although the population might not be as big as in cities like Miami or Toronto, members of the community want others to know that they are thriving here.
by Simone Cazares

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How well do you know your Minnesota history?

MPR News host Kerri Miller kicks off the State Fair with a Minnesota history quiz.
by Kerri Miller

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Ask a 'sotan: How many fish species are there in Minnesota?

Ask a 'sotan: How many fish species are there in Minnesota?

We’re collecting questions from audience members at the State Fair about what they’re most curious about. One question we received: How many types of fish are in Minnesota?
by Matt Mikus

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