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Motorcycles in Minnesota will now be able to split lanes — here's what that means

Motorcycles in Minnesota will now be able to split lanes — here's what that means

Beginning July 1, motorcyclists in Minnesota are allowed to maneuver between vehicles in certain situations when traffic is stopped or moving slowly — techniques known as “lane splitting” and “lane filtering.”
by Dan Kraker

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Closure of longtime Minneapolis punk house Disgraceland leaves behind a legacy

Closure of longtime Minneapolis punk house Disgraceland leaves behind a legacy

An era ended when the owner announced plans to sell the home. The last punks moved out on April 30. Disgraceland has hosted live music, sheltered touring bands and housed countless individuals within the local DIY and punk communities.
by Natalia Mendez

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‘Loon lady’ turns passion into action to protect Minnesota’s iconic bird

‘Loon lady’ turns passion into action to protect Minnesota’s iconic bird

Sheila Johnston started photographing loons as a hobby. Watching the loons struggle to survive made her a passionate advocate for Minnesota’s state bird, but one experience drove her to action.
by Dan Gunderson

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Hoffman and family say they suffered ‘emotional trauma’ after shooting and are recovering

Hoffman and family say they suffered ‘emotional trauma’ after shooting and are recovering

In a statement released Sunday, the Hoffmans say they are in stable condition, but “face a long road ahead” as they continue to recover from “physical injuries and emotional trauma.”
by Todd Melby and MPR News Staff

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After 37 years, Hymie’s in Minneapolis spins its last record 

After 37 years, Hymie’s in Minneapolis spins its last record 

Adam Taylor, the store’s fourth owner, bought Hymie’s just before the COVID-19 pandemic. Taylor says that throughout the pandemic, record shops all around the Twin Cities were hit hard, experiencing financial hurdles that put some out of business.  
by Jaylan Sims

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After Trump campaign bill goes unpaid, St. Cloud changes policy for charging event fees

After Trump campaign bill goes unpaid, St. Cloud changes policy for charging event fees

The city is looking to recover staff time for providing police officers and setting up barriers at festivals, parades and other events. The action was spurred in part by an unpaid bill for security and other services St. Cloud provided for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign rally last summer.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Archaeologists unearth remnants of historic tram at Split Rock Lighthouse

Archaeologists unearth remnants of historic tram at Split Rock Lighthouse

Archaeologists working at Split Rock Lighthouse along the North Shore of Lake Superior have unearthed remnants of a historic tramway that once carried supplies from the lake up the steep cliff to build the facility.
by Dan Kraker

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Thousands without power in wake of severe storms; tornadoes cause damage in west metro

Thousands without power in wake of severe storms; tornadoes cause damage in west metro

Severe storms swept across much of central and southern Minnesota from Saturday evening into early Sunday, prompting tornado warnings and knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses.
by Andrew Krueger, Todd Melby, Jaylan Sims and Nicole Ki

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