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September 27, 2019 4:00 AM

After violent viral videos, downtown Minneapolis leaders want more cops

While Minneapolis data show this summer was nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to the number of violent crimes, many downtown leaders are worried about the perception of their community and are calling for more policing in the area.

by Cody Nelson

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September 27, 2019 4:00 AM

‘Taking ownership of what we look like’: Natural-hair movement takes root

Hair free of chemical straighteners or relaxers is becoming the fashion, although natural-hair techniques can be difficult to learn. Black stylists are building classes and services now to meet the needs of a growing cultural shift.

by Tarkor Zehn

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September 27, 2019 4:00 AM

Ask a 'sotan: How many lakes do we actually have?

Readers pour in questions about one of Minnesota’s most familiar claim to fame: lakes.

by Matt Mikus

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September 26, 2019 4:15 PM

Trump headed to Minneapolis for rally in October

President Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally at Target Center on Oct. 10.

by Brian Bakst

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September 26, 2019 5:47 AM

Body found in Honolulu canal identified as Minnesota woman

Hawaii police have identified a body recovered from a Honolulu canal as a woman visiting from Minnesota.

by The Associated Press

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September 25, 2019 5:34 PM

Gambling addiction in Minnesota's Lao community is mostly hidden

Gambling is a part of social life in Laotian culture, but not many talk about what to do when it becomes addictive.

by Tiffany Bui

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September 25, 2019 3:04 PM

Coalition aims for accurate count of Minnesota's Asian population

The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans has launched an effort to reach historically undercounted Asian communities ahead of the 2020 U.S. Census.

by Riham Feshir

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September 25, 2019 4:00 AM

'It's a steal': Winona State students save on rent by living with seniors

Winona State University students willing to live with and help residents of a senior living facility can live in a mansion for “a steal.”

by Peter Cox

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September 24, 2019 1:24 PM

Bodycam video shows St. Paul officer shoot, kill man who ran at him with knife

St. Paul police on Tuesday released body camera video from the fatal police shooting of a Little Canada man last week. The video shows Ronald Davis with a knife in his right hand coming at officer Steven Mattson as the officer yells for him to drop it.

by Jon Collins