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Elk River landfill search connected to case of missing teen

Elk River landfill search connected to case of missing teen

Authorities in Anoka County said an Elk River landfill was being searched Friday in connection with the case of a teenager who’s been missing for nearly a month.
by MPR News Staff

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Tiny houses provide a home for those struggling with housing instability

Tiny houses provide a home for those struggling with housing instability

In 2023, Minnesota lawmakers passed legislation authorizing religious institutions to provide permanent housing to chronically homeless or extremely low-income people. Two area churches have built nine tiny homes.
by Regina Medina

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‘SIXPACK’ is a raw family drama, steeped in Hmong American culture

‘SIXPACK’ is a raw family drama, steeped in Hmong American culture

A layered coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of Hmong women’s volleyball, “SIXPACK” offers a sharp, moving portrait of ambition, family and forgiveness — and stands as a vivid reflection of Minnesota’s evolving cultural landscape.
by Jacob Aloi

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249 businesses win in Minnesota’s first lottery to license cannabis businesses

249 businesses win in Minnesota’s first lottery to license cannabis businesses

Aspiring cultivators, manufacturers and retailers in Minnesota’s budding recreational cannabis industry reacted with joy and disappointment after the state held a lottery to determine their future.
by Nicole Ki

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Minnesota immigrants face uncertainty amid Trump travel ban

Minnesota immigrants face uncertainty amid Trump travel ban

To find out how the news is landing with members of Minnesota’s affected communities, MPR News host Catharine Richert spoke with Nasreen Sajady, executive director of the Afghan Cultural Society.
by Catharine Richert and Gretchen Brown

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Minneapolis leaders call for review of police role in federal search on Lake Street

Minneapolis leaders call for review of police role in federal search on Lake Street

The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to request the Office of City Auditor to look into whether the police department violated the city’s separation ordinance, which forbids local police from enforcing federal immigration laws.
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