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Meet the world-famous Minnesota cat with a record-setting tail

Meet the world-famous Minnesota cat with a record-setting tail

The nearly two-year-old Mr. Pugsley Addams of Orono recently earned the Guinness World Records title for the world’s longest cat tail.
by Sam Stroozas

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As cost of new products rises, many thrifty shoppers look to secondhand

As cost of new products rises, many thrifty shoppers look to secondhand

President Trump has said tariffs will counter imbalance in the country’s trade partnerships, but experts have warned this could lead to higher costs for American businesses and consumers — which could mean more people shop secondhand.  
by Alex Haddon

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Inspection shortfalls, political pressures leave low-income renters vulnerable in greater Minnesota

Inspection shortfalls, political pressures leave low-income renters vulnerable in greater Minnesota

MPR News found problems tied to inspections and local political pressures that leave low-income renters in potential danger across greater Minnesota. In Bemidji, those problems have pushed their way to the surface.
by Ellie Roth

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Vigils held for Red Lake citizen who died in detention

Vigils held for Red Lake citizen who died in detention

On the Red Lake Nation reservation, family and friends are mourning Robin Hanson, who died while in custody at the Red Lake Detention Center earlier this month. They planned two vigils for Tuesday.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Minnesota pushes back on Trump demand to end DEI or lose school funding

Minnesota pushes back on Trump demand to end DEI or lose school funding

Minnesota Education Commissioner Willie Jett told federal officials the state already complies with federal civil rights laws and that the Trump administration did not have the power “to unilaterally overrule the will of Congress.”
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Detained U of M graduate student will remain in custody

Detained U of M graduate student will remain in custody

During a hearing at immigration court Tuesday, an attorney for Doğukan Günaydın asked the court to pause the removal proceedings in order to hold another hearing so he can address new charges filed by the Department of Homeland Security.
by MPR News Staff

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Davis Moturi reflects on failed pleas to Minneapolis police that led to him being shot in his own yard

Davis Moturi reflects on failed pleas to Minneapolis police that led to him being shot in his own yard

It’s been more than five months since Davis Moturi was allegedly shot and wounded by his neighbor in Minneapolis. Moturi, who is Black, says the shooting was preceded by numerous racist and violent threats by his white neighbor who is now in custody.
by Cari Spencer

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New exhibit chronicles final moments of ancient Minnesota bison in Detroit Lakes  

New exhibit chronicles final moments of ancient Minnesota bison in Detroit Lakes  

One day a few centuries ago, a couple bison met their end by drowning in a bog near Frazee. Their preserved bones are now the centerpieces of an exhibit at the Becker County Historical Society and Museum in Detroit Lakes.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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