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Political expression at the fair: crop art & drink spitting?

Political expression at the fair: crop art & drink spitting?

Crop artists speak out on marriage and voter ID amendments - while a lemonade stand employee brags on Twitter about spitting in the drink of a marriage amendment supporter.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Hotels take a stand against sex trafficking

Law enforcement is enlisting the eyes and ears of hotel employees to help put a stop to the sex trafficking of children.
by Laura Yuen

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A commanding view of the US – Dakota War of 1862

A commanding view of the US – Dakota War of 1862

Renowned state historian assigns himself the task of reviewing accounts of the US - Dakota War.
by Dan Olson

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Somali restaurateur to break bread with Sikh leaders

Somali restaurateur to break bread with Sikh leaders

Muslim and Sikh community members will share a meal tomorrow in Minneapolis in the wake of the temple shootings.
by Laura Yuen

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Jukka’s new EV arrives

Jukka’s new EV arrives

This automotive engineer says he'll drive his Leaf this Saturday to the Polk County Energy Fair in St. Croix Falls to talk about EVs.
by Dan Olson

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St. Paul blocks ‘private dorms’ near St. Thomas

St. Paul blocks ‘private dorms’ near St. Thomas

St. Paul puts a one-year moratorium on apartment buildings that have "design features similar to that of 'dormitory' style housing" on Grand Ave. between Cretin and Fairview.
by Curtis Gilbert

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