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March 3, 2016 11:23 AM

Minnesota men acquitted of sex trafficking charges

A federal appeals court has acquitted three Minnesota men of charges they were part of a Somali-American gang that trafficked young girls.

by Tim Nelson

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March 3, 2016 8:41 AM

Should Minnesota drop the caucus system for a presidential primary?

Record turnout to Minnesota's caucuses on Tuesday spurred discussion of whether we should keep caucusing or move to a presidential primary.

by Cody Nelson

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March 2, 2016 11:51 AM

Man arrested in Minneapolis mosque break-in, vandalism

Police believe the suspect is connected to a string of burglaries the past 10 days. There's no indication the mosque break-in was motivated by hate.

by Tim Nelson

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March 2, 2016 4:00 AM

Prints from Mexico shine light on disenfranchised artists

The diverse work of nine women is on display at the Highpoint Center in Minneapolis.

by Marianne Combs

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March 1, 2016 1:40 PM

With feds' blessing, Minnesota to try growing hemp

Minnesota farmers this spring will be able to legally plant hemp for the first time in more than half a century. But while there's interest, expectations are low.

by Dan Gunderson

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February 29, 2016 6:44 PM

Who do you support on Super Tuesday?

Minnesota voters have say in high-stakes Super Tuesday

by MPR News Staff

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February 29, 2016 10:56 AM

Hibbing families to be briefed on high school sex discrimination case

Minnesota Department of Human Rights officials will talk to parents tonight about finding that a Hibbing High administrator inappropriately asked female students about sexual abuse, birth control, sexuality and personal relationships.

by Tim Nelson and Riham Feshir

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February 29, 2016 10:30 AM

Photos: Crashed Ice brings world championship to St. Paul

Cameron Naasz of Lakeville took the title, becoming the first American to win the Ice Cross Downhill World Championship.

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February 26, 2016 12:41 PM

Black Lives Matter: Crashed Ice protest canceled; demands addressed

Following hours of discussion, Black Lives Matter St. Paul leaders Friday said they found common ground with city officials on several issues, including the firing of a St. Paul police officer over a Facebook post.

by Peter Cox