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Remembering longtime Minnesota Capitol reporter Bill Salisbury who died at age 80

Remembering longtime Minnesota Capitol reporter Bill Salisbury who died at age 80

Longtime, legendary Minnesota political reporter Bill Salisbury has died at the age of 80 after a career that spanned more than a half-century. Colleagues and friends remember him as a determined reporter who was fair, accurate and unfailingly respectful.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst and Gracie Stockton

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Alleged Hortman killer worked at U of M eye bank until day before shootings

Alleged Hortman killer worked at U of M eye bank until day before shootings

The man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark worked briefly at the University of Minnesota until the day before the June 14 attacks. According to documents obtained by MPR News, Vance Boelter worked as a recovery technician until June 13.
by Matt Sepic

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Judy Garland Festival attendees attempt to break world record, celebrate iconic Minnesotan

Judy Garland Festival attendees attempt to break world record, celebrate iconic Minnesotan

Not only was the Judy Garland Festival celebrating five decades of the event honoring the Minnesota entertainer's legacy, but organizers were also attempting to break a world record. 
by Regina Medina

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Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, husband Mark to lie in state Friday

Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, husband Mark to lie in state Friday

The late Minnesota House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark will lie in state at the Capitol on Friday. Private funeral services are set to follow on Saturday.
by Dana Ferguson

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