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Minnesota booksellers share their favorite beach reads
MPR News reached out to Minnesota booksellers across to the state to get their recommendations on the best beach reads to add to your TBR this summer.
Meteorologist sues KSTP for sexual harassment, discrimination
Wren Clair alleges that KSTP news director Kirk Varner repeatedly commented on her physical appearance, said she should wear tighter fitting clothes and complained about a change in her hair color.
Boelter faces new charges from Hennepin grand jury, including animal cruelty
A Hennepin County grand jury on Thursday returned a first-degree premeditated murder indictment against the man suspected of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. It’s among several new charges Boelter is facing.
DFL State Senator Tou Xiong arrested on suspicion of DWI
Minnesota Sen. Tou Xiong was booked at the Ramsey County Jail around 4 a.m. Thursday on suspicion of DWI. Xiong pleaded guilty to DWI in 2022, when he was a member of the Minnesota House.
Minnesotan says being Palestinian comes with ‘survivor’s guilt’ amid war in Gaza
Mnar Adley is the founder and director of MintPress News, an independent organization covering international news, including Israel’s war on Gaza. She is also a Palestinian-Minnesotan.
Minnesota jobless rate reaches highest level in nearly four years
New figures from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, released Thursday, show the seasonally adjusted rate ticked up to 3.5 percent in July. That’s up from 3.3 percent the month before.
The luck of the Irish spice bag: The takeout dish that’s found a home in the Twin Cities
O'Shaughnessy Distilling Company in Minneapolis has turned its Irish-American twist on Ireland’s beloved late-night dish, the spice bag — complete with cheese curds — into a viral sensation and permanent menu item, drawing crowds from across the metro.