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Longtime resort owner Bruce Kerfoot dies, ‘legend‘ of the Gunflint Trail

Longtime resort owner Bruce Kerfoot dies, ‘legend‘ of the Gunflint Trail

In a post on social media, Kerfoot’s family said he died in his sleep Wednesday night. “The family has some peace knowing he and Justine are paddling together to their shore lunch spot,” they wrote.
by Dan Kraker

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Fearing obstruction, feds seek pause in Feeding Our Future civil suit ahead of criminal trial

Fearing obstruction, feds seek pause in Feeding Our Future civil suit ahead of criminal trial

A Ramsey County judge on Thursday agreed to put a key part of a Feeding Our Future civil case on hold after the federal prosecutor leading a related criminal case argued that the suit could interfere with an upcoming criminal trial.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota’s ‘uncommitted’ voters go into election unsatisfied over lack of cease-fire, conflicted over Harris

Minnesota’s ‘uncommitted’ voters go into election unsatisfied over lack of cease-fire, conflicted over Harris

Minnesota sent the most “uncommitted” delegates to the Democratic National Convention in protest of President Joe Biden’s stance toward Israeli’s military actions in Gaza. Now, with current Vice President Kamala Harris atop the ticket but tied to the prior administration’s policies, those voters face hard choices at the ballot box.
by Clay Masters

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Large fire in south Minneapolis injures 3, displaces dozens of people

Large fire in south Minneapolis injures 3, displaces dozens of people

A large fire in south Minneapolis that burned for hours from late Wednesday into Thursday morning left three people — including two firefighters — injured and displaced dozens of residents.
by Nicole Ki

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Minnesota Lynx ‘dynasty’ talk grows among fans excited about a WNBA final

Minnesota Lynx ‘dynasty’ talk grows among fans excited about a WNBA final

As the Lynx begin their best-of-five series with the New York Liberty on Thursday, fans say they’re excited about the possibility of another championship and what they hope will be a winning team for the long run.
by Peter Cox

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‘A resilient plant’: Three tribal nations reflect on wild rice season, how heavy spring rainfall affected harvest

‘A resilient plant’: Three tribal nations reflect on wild rice season, how heavy spring rainfall affected harvest

The annual wild rice season typically occurs from late August to early October. However, three tribal communities in northern Minnesota saw a late start to the season as beds were not ready to be harvested.
by Chandra Colvin

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Comedy takes over Minneapolis stages for 10,000 Laughs festival

Comedy takes over Minneapolis stages for 10,000 Laughs festival

The festival has expanded to venues across the city, including Pantages Theatre, First Avenue, Parkway Theater, Sisyphus Brewing and Theatre in the Round. This year’s national headliners include David Cross, Ali Macofsky, Rory Scovel, Mike E. Winfield, Katherine Blanford and Pete Holmes.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds: Get in the Halloween spirit

Art Hounds: Get in the Halloween spirit

Minnesota artists recommend a play centered on a wily witch. Also Lanesboro’s Commonweal Theatre produces the Pulitzer-winning play, “Doubt.”
by Emily Bright

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