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‘True giant’: Angler’s monster muskie sets new Minnesota record

‘True giant’: Angler’s monster muskie sets new Minnesota record

Distraught after hearing of a good friend’s unexpected death, Corey Kitzmann headed onto Lake Vermilion to fish as a means to cope. On the water, he landed a massive muskie the DNR says is now Minnesota’s new catch-and-release record.
by MPR News Staff

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North Dakota governor declares a statewide flood emergency

North Dakota governor declares a statewide flood emergency

While river levels are not expected to pose significant risk to communities, Gov. Doug Burgum said fall flooding can have more widespread economic effect.
by Dan Gunderson

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Layoffs underway at Del Monte plant in Sleepy Eye

Layoffs underway at Del Monte plant in Sleepy Eye

Del Monte Foods began laying off full-time employees at its Sleepy Eye, Minn., plant on Monday. It’s the latest blow to the town whose economy leaned heavily on the facility for nearly 90 years.
by Cody Nelson

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Mankato entrepreneur uses Lakota traditions in salves, soaps

Mankato entrepreneur uses Lakota traditions in salves, soaps

As a child growing up in the small rural community of Milks Camp by the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, Megan Schnitker's parents provided a wealth of knowledge about traditional Lakota culture.
by The Associated Press

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‘Unheard voices' in Worthington now have their say

‘Unheard voices' in Worthington now have their say

Andrea Duarte-Alonso has been documenting the stories of immigrants and their children in southwest Minnesota, making sure to include the voices of unauthorized immigrants who’ve avoided sharing their stories publicly. Her city of Worthington has one of the highest concentrations of Latinos in Minnesota.
by Riham Feshir

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'A special relationship': Fans are part of the game as Loons host first playoff match

'A special relationship': Fans are part of the game as Loons host first playoff match

"We’re not just sitting here watching the game — we are part of the game,” said Minnesota United fan Charlie Callaghan. “The team will feed off of what we’re doing, up here, making our noise, and we feed off of what they’re doing.”
by Dan Kraker

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Two people wounded by gunfire near Allianz Field in St. Paul

Two people wounded by gunfire near Allianz Field in St. Paul

Two people were shot and wounded just off of University Avenue in St. Paul on Sunday night, as Minnesota United was kicking off its first playoff game across the street at Allianz Field.
by Tim Nelson

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Cousins has 4 TD passes as Vikings surge past Lions

Cousins has 4 TD passes as Vikings surge past Lions

Kirk Cousins matched a career high with four touchdown passes, leading the surging Minnesota Vikings to a 42-30 win over the slumping Detroit Lions on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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