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Nine shot outside Minneapolis nightclub

Nine shot outside Minneapolis nightclub

Nine people were shot outside a Minneapolis nightclub, including a teenager.
by Matthew Alvarez

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Reaching a record level, Duluth's hazardous air quality forces many tourists indoors

Reaching a record level, Duluth's hazardous air quality forces many tourists indoors

Smoke from the wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota and in Canada is creating the worst air quality on record in many cities across Minnesota and the entire Great Lakes region. One of the worst spots has been Duluth, which is in the height of the city's busy tourist season.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minneapolis spending $2.5 million to help relocate hundreds of residents from housing development

Minneapolis spending $2.5 million to help relocate hundreds of residents from housing development

The Minneapolis City Council allocated $2.5 million Thursday to help move 685 residents out of a north-side housing development riddled with mold, rats and leaky roofs. The council’s unanimous vote followed a proposal brought forth Tuesday by city staff, Mayor Jacob Frey and Council Member Pearll Warren, who represents the neighborhood where Heritage Park is located.
by Cari Spencer

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As fires burn, Boundary Waters businesses confront lost peak season

As fires burn, Boundary Waters businesses confront lost peak season

After days spent evacuating campers from the Boundary Waters as wildfires spread, outfitters and tourism businesses are beginning to consider the financial fallout. With the wilderness closed during the height of the summer season, many are facing mounting cancellations and an uncertain future.
by Dan Kraker

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President Trump backs Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor’s race ahead of Aug. 11 GOP primary

President Trump backs Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor’s race ahead of Aug. 11 GOP primary

President Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in Minnesota's race for governor. Lindell has been a steadfast supporter of Trump and joined the president in denying that Trump lost the 2020 election.
by Dana Ferguson

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