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Political tension rises after Columbus statue falls

Political tension rises after Columbus statue falls

Top state politicians disagreed over the tactics used by protesters who toppled a statue on the grounds of the Minnesota Capitol, and some asked why the State Patrol didn’t intervene to protect public property.
by Brian Bakst

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Portraits of Valor: Dick Kern, 94, Army

Portraits of Valor: Dick Kern, 94, Army

Flying has always been the passion of Dick Kern’s life. He started with model airplanes, then manned the tail gun of a B-24 bomber in World War II.
by Evan Frost

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Portraits of Valor: Bob Holmstrom, 94, Army

Portraits of Valor: Bob Holmstrom, 94, Army

Bob Holmstrom was sworn to secrecy for 40 years after World War II, where he flew secret nighttime mission over Europe dropping spies, supplies and propaganda to resistance fighters.
by Evan Frost

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Portraits of Valor: Warren High, 99, Army

Portraits of Valor: Warren High, 99, Army

High was glad to be serving his country overseas and thought it was the right thing to be doing with his life, but wanted more out of his service. “I was frustrated sometimes because I didn’t feel like I was doing something worthwhile,” he said.
by Evan Frost

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Portraits of Valor: Dan Cylkowski, 94, Army

Portraits of Valor: Dan Cylkowski, 94, Army

The son of a World War I veteran and with a brother in the Air Corps, he was proud to join the Army: “…I’m going there to serve my country.”
by Evan Frost

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Work set to begin to preserve historic dam in southeast Minnesota

Work set to begin to preserve historic dam in southeast Minnesota

After more than a decade of planning, and lobbying, and waiting, work will soon begin on rehabilitating and strengthening a landmark dam in southeast Minnesota.
by Andrew Krueger

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Timeline: A history of North Minneapolis' Upper Harbor Terminal site

Timeline: A history of North Minneapolis' Upper Harbor Terminal site

The 48-acre parcel of land known as the Upper Harbor Terminal site is currently owned by the city of Minneapolis. Here’s a look at its long history and development through the years.

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Education on history of Indian boarding schools gets a boost

Education on history of Indian boarding schools gets a boost

A national organization based in Minnesota is trying to educate people about the trauma Native American children suffered at government run boarding schools, and promote healing in Native communities across the country. A new $10 million grant will help support that effort.
by Dan Gunderson

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