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Jay Cooke Swinging Bridge celebrates its centennial with free park day, summer of events

Jay Cooke Swinging Bridge celebrates its centennial with free park day, summer of events

In honor of the bridge’s big birthday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is celebrating with a summer of educational programming and events for park visitors. It all kicks off with Free Park Day on Saturday.
by Phil Picardi and Gracie Stockton

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Northern Minnesota communities brace for possible Canadian border workers strike

Northern Minnesota communities brace for possible Canadian border workers strike

Northern Minnesota communities are bracing for a possible strike by Canadian border workers that could delay traffic at border crossings. A strike that was authorized to begin June 7 is on hold until Wednesday as mediation continues.
by Dan Kraker

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Talking Volumes: Leif Enger on ‘I Cheerfully Refuse’

Minnesota’s own Leif Enger joined MPR News host Kerri Miller in Red Wing this week for a Talking Volumes conversation about his new novel, “I Cheerfully Refuse.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Residents complain of water problems after Elko New Market pumping test

Residents complain of water problems after Elko New Market pumping test

The residents say the changes occurred late last year, the same time the city was conducting an aquifer test by pumping groundwater at higher-than-normal rates. The pump test was prompted by a proposal by a California-based company, Niagara Bottling, to build a facility in Elko New Market to produce bottled water. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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QA with Fargo city commissioner candidates ahead of June 11 election

QA with Fargo city commissioner candidates ahead of June 11 election

Fargoans can vote for commissioners to fill the city’s two open seats on June 11. Commissioner John Strand and Commissioner Arlette Preston’s terms expire in June.
by Amy Felegy

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QA with Fargo park board candidates ahead of June 11 election

QA with Fargo park board candidates ahead of June 11 election

The League of Women Voters hosted and moderated a forum with Fargo Park District board candidates earlier this month ahead of the June 11 election.
by Amy Felegy

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Fargo elections and Cass County primaries are June 11. Here’s what you need to know

Fargo elections and Cass County primaries are June 11. Here’s what you need to know

Fargo residents can vote for city commissioners, county commissioners, school board candidates and park board commissioners. Cass County residents will also select which candidates for state House and Senate, county attorney, county sheriff and judge will appear on the November ballot.
by Amy Felegy

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A giant troll installation and treasure hunt opens in northern Minnesota

A giant troll installation and treasure hunt opens in northern Minnesota

An art installation of giant trolls opens June 10 in and around Detroit Lakes. Danish artist Thomas Dambo has built troll sculptures of recycled material around the world to bring attention to waste, and create whimsical experiences for those who visit his installations.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota ID‘s first case of avian influenza in a dairy herd

Minnesota ID‘s first case of avian influenza in a dairy herd

A Benton County farmer noticed signs of illness in a few cows last weekend. By the next day, more than 40 cows showed signs of fever, state animal health officials said Thursday. They say the risk to the public from the virus remains low “at this time.”
by Kirsti Marohn

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