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Alleged Minneapolis carjacker who killed two women and injured a child makes first appearance

Edward Tiki Arrington, who is also known as Troy Payton, appeared in a neck brace and wheelchair, having been hospitalized after the alleged carjacking and police pursuit in Minneapolis early September.
by Cari Spencer

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Hibbing songwriter Bob Dylan to play at Farm Aid 40 in Minneapolis

Hibbing songwriter Bob Dylan to play at Farm Aid 40 in Minneapolis

Bob Dylan, whose 1985 Live Aid remarks helped spark the creation of Farm Aid, has been announced as a surprise headliner for this weekend’s Farm Aid 40 in Minneapolis, marking both a homecoming and a historic full-circle moment.
by Max Sparber

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Carver man federally indicted with 16 counts of animal crushing

A Carver man who allegedly made animal torture YouTube videos under the channel “Prince’s Chomp Squad” was federally indicted with 16 counts of animal crushing.
by Cari Spencer

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Walz, state legislators aim to stop fraud schemes

Walz, state legislators aim to stop fraud schemes

State legislators are urging the state’s Department of Human Services to double down on fraud prevention, as Gov. Tim Walz launches a new plan to crack down on fraud.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Bird flu sickens 20,000-turkey flock in Redwood County

Bird flu sickens 20,000-turkey flock in Redwood County

It’s the first new confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota poultry since April. Animal health officials say the new detection is not entirely surprising as wild waterfowl begin their fall migration.
by Kirsti Marohn

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40 years later, and Farm Aid still uses art for change  

40 years later, and Farm Aid still uses art for change  

Now in its 40th year, Farm Aid remains rooted in music, but the festival has grown to include art, education and community-driven experiences that define the event today.
by Anika Besst

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Minnesota’s cannabis grant program invests in communities harmed by ‘war on drugs’

Minnesota’s cannabis grant program invests in communities harmed by ‘war on drugs’

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management is giving out nearly $1 million in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations across the state. The funding indirectly comes from tax revenue generated by the now legal sale of marijuana.
by Molly Castle Work

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