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Listen: What it's like to be Muslim in Minnesota

Listen: What it's like to be Muslim in Minnesota

They are students, activists, welders and artists. They've lived in Egypt and Yemen and north Minneapolis. They are daughters and brothers and fathers. Here, they share their experiences of being Muslim in Minnesota.
by Doualy Xaykaothao and Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Supporters of Mpls. Somali day cares say centers are innocent of fraud; Minn. agency and prosecutors disagree

The state claims operators were illegally drawing funds that they were not entitled to by claiming they had more kids than they in fact served. But supporters of the Somali day cares say that with no charges against individuals, the cases against the day cares are flimsy and target them without cause.
by Riham Feshir

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Activists: Police officer's offensive Facebook post wasn't his first

Activists: Police officer's offensive Facebook post wasn't his first

Sgt. Jeff Rothecker admitted this week that he'd left comments on Facebook advising motorists to run over protesters during a march and rally on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But a Twin Cities-based activist group said he'd made similarly offensive social posts in the past.
by Jon Collins

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St. Paul seeks public input to pick next police chief

St. Paul seeks public input to pick next police chief

St. Paul will choose a new police chief in coming months and the city is laying out a months-long vetting process to find Chief Tom Smith's replacement.
by Tim Nelson

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Country king Bryan is U.S. Bank Stadium's first big booking

Country king Bryan is U.S. Bank Stadium's first big booking

Country superstar Luke Bryan is coming to Minneapolis in August, the first act unveiled for the new Vikings stadium. Officials say other announcements will be coming in as stadium construction wraps up.
by Tim Nelson

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Vikings tell fans to keep their shirts on as frigid game temps loom

Vikings tell fans to keep their shirts on as frigid game temps loom

The Vikings say this weekend's playoff against the Seahawks could be the coldest game the team has ever played. Team leaders are urging fans to be smart about the weather.
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul teen gets house arrest for attack on Central High teacher

Science teacher John Ekblad was attacked by the 16-year-old student last month while trying to break up a fight. Ekblad suffered a traumatic brain injury and other injuries.
by Jon Collins

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