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Minneapolis to host top gymnastics competition leading to Paris Olympics

Minneapolis to host top gymnastics competition leading to Paris Olympics

Hopefuls will likely include St. Paul’s Suni Lee, who won the all-around gold medal in women’s gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and is aiming to make the Paris team in 2024.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Happy 5th anniversary, MPR raccoon!

Happy 5th anniversary, MPR raccoon!

Where were you the day a mottled brown raccoon inspired the internet when she climbed the 25 stories of UBS Tower in downtown St. Paul?
by MPR News Staff

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The Lake Street Recovery: Stories behind the storefront

Three years ago, the world watched Lake Street sustain significant damage after the murder of George Floyd. But business owners cleaned up, came back and insisted that this recovery be accessible to all. Were they successful? Listen to this live In Focus discussion hosted by MPR News host Angela Davis.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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Fire fans and a flaming octopus: See this fire troupe's free show in Minneapolis

Fire fans and a flaming octopus: See this fire troupe's free show in Minneapolis

Northern Fire Dynamic is putting on a free fire performance at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis. The group formed in 2017 and now at 33 members, the community shares skills, leadership and performances with one another as they flow with fire.
by Robyn Katona

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ChangeMakers: Hildie Edwards speaks up for trans kids like herself

ChangeMakers: Hildie Edwards speaks up for trans kids like herself

Edwards, a 12-year-old singer and actor, testified at a Minnesota Senate committee hearing earlier this year in support of a bill protecting access to gender-affirming care.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Vikings to release running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons

Vikings to release running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons

Cook, in just six years with the Vikings, reached third on the franchise all-time rushing list with 5,993 yards. He's fifth in rushing attempts (1,282) and fourth in rushing touchdowns (47).
by The Associated Press

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