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Brewing beer, breaking boundaries: People of color tap into MN’s craft business

Brewing beer, breaking boundaries: People of color tap into MN’s craft business

Craft breweries and distilleries abound in Minnesota, but few are owned by people of color. The co-owner of a new Minneapolis taproom hopes his experience helps open the door wider to diversity — and great beer.
by Brandt Williams

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Bird poop problems? Rochester’s Crow Patrol is on it

Bird poop problems? Rochester’s Crow Patrol is on it

The city’s epic struggle with downtown crows and their poop intensifies in the winter. Chasing them away falls to a dedicated band of city workers armed with lasers, starter pistols and crow distress calls. MPR News spent a night with the crew.
by Catharine Richert

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Walmart to stop selling Water Gremlin products

Walmart to stop selling Water Gremlin products

The fishing-sinker manufacturer based in White Bear Township is working to reduce lead dust leaving the plant under a court-approved plan. Children living with employees were found to have elevated blood lead levels.
by MPR News Staff

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Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge stuck following weekend blizzard

Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge stuck following weekend blizzard

The port's ship canal was pounded by waves and heavy ice formed on the bridge, halting lift operations that let ships pass. Duluth officials haven't offered a timeline for when it will return to operation.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota couple, married 68 years, dies just 1 day apart

Bob and Corrine Johnson got married as teens in southern Minnesota’s farm country and lived together for 68 years. They were to be laid to rest Tuesday — after dying 33 hours apart.
by The Associated Press

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Catholic Charities to expand housing for homeless in Minneapolis

The nonprofit organization is acquiring the Augustana Health Care Center in the Elliot Park neighborhood. Catholic Charities will renovate the building to accommodate about 200 people who are chronically homeless.
by Martin Moylan

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After an apartment fire kills 5, a call for sprinklers

After an apartment fire kills 5, a call for sprinklers

Adding sprinklers in old buildings can be expensive. But proponents say it’s worth it.
by Martin Moylan

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Minnesota OKs medical cannabis for chronic pain, eye disease

Minnesota OKs medical cannabis for chronic pain, eye disease

Macular degeneration and chronic pain will be added next year as conditions eligible for treatment under Minnesota’s medical marijuana program. The state Health Department also said it would allow more sites where patients can access medical cannabis.
by Brian Bakst and Tim Nelson

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