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‘Pure evil’: Madeline Kingsbury’s family, friends decry abuse that led to her murder
Before sentencing Adam Fravel to a mandatory term of life without parole, Judge Nancy Buytendorp noted the profound effect of his abuse — a pattern of behavior that led him ultimately to kill his former partner. 
Impacts of Rapidan Dam breach on Minnesota likely to be long-lasting
Six months after the Blue Earth River carved its way around the Rapidan Dam near Mankato, the surrounding community is still coming to terms with the damage and its longer-term implications. Sediment levels in the river remain high, and a nearby bridge is now being replaced.
Rising star from Minneapolis brings LGBTQ+ representation to pro wrestling
As a Black gay man, Devon Monroe is paving the way for a new kind of pro wrestler — flamboyant, authentic, confident — and building a loyal fan base while he’s doing it.
‘An irreplaceable feeling’: Formerly incarcerated advocate votes in Electoral College
Elizer Darris said voting in the Electoral College on Tuesday was “the culmination of a multidecade fight” to make sure the voices of formerly incarcerated people like him are heard.
Judge OKs $109 million settlement in Minnesota property forfeiture case
It’s the final step in a legal battle that stretched on for five years, and clears the way for some former homeowners whose property was seized due to delinquent taxes to claim money.
In disputed Shakopee-area legislative race, voters share what was on uncounted ballots
While 20 ballots believed to have been discarded before being counted won’t be recovered, some voters who cast those missing ballots shared what was on them. They appear to show Rep. Brad Tabke’s narrow lead would stand up.
Amid safety concerns, federal government puts land into trust for Prairie Island Indian Community
The Prairie Island Indian Community can start preparing to move its gaming operations — should that be necessary — after a ruling by the federal government last week put about 400 acres of land into trust. It was spurred by the tribe’s concerns that “catastrophic” flooding or an incident from the nearby nuclear power plant would render their casino inoperable.