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A Duluth cat was found underground after missing for nearly two months

A Duluth cat was found underground after missing for nearly two months

“Drifter” the cat went missing in July. After giving up almost all hope, his family found him underground in construction work for a sewer and sidewalk.
by Sam Stroozas

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In bipartisan vote, Senate confirms Minnesota’s newest federal judge

In bipartisan vote, Senate confirms Minnesota’s newest federal judge

In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed veteran prosecutor Laura Provinzino as Minnesota’s newest federal judge. She’ll replace Judge Wilhelmina Wright, who retired.
by Matt Sepic

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Some Minnesota Republicans distance themselves from U.S. Senate candidate Royce White

Some Minnesota Republicans distance themselves from U.S. Senate candidate Royce White

Down-ballot GOP candidates are putting space between themselves and White, a candidate with a combative style and complicated past. They say they’re focusing on their own campaigns.
by Dana Ferguson

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Review: ‘Back to the Future’ is a fun, slick ride  

Review: ‘Back to the Future’ is a fun, slick ride  

“Back to the Future: The Musical” faithfully adapts the 1985 film with energetic performances, impressive practical effects and technical wizardry like the flying DeLorean — though its new songs are largely forgettable and the show leans heavily on fan service.
by Jacob Aloi

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2 St. Paul charter schools closed Thursday amid online rumors of violence

2 St. Paul charter schools closed Thursday amid online rumors of violence

Hope Community Academy and the Community School of Excellence canceled classes Thursday amid the social media rumors. Separately, the St. Paul public school district said it believes the rumors are not credible threats and there is no danger to any of its campuses.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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7 Ramsey County homicide cases under review amid scrutiny of former medical examiner

7 Ramsey County homicide cases under review amid scrutiny of former medical examiner

The seven cases are the last of more than 200 where former Dr. Michael McGee provided key testimony. His work fell under scrutiny after a 2021 order from a federal appeals judge called into question McGee’s testimony in the killing of college student Dru Sjodin.
by Peter Cox

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Art Hounds: A legacy of sight and sound at at Modus Locus Expansion

Art Hounds: A legacy of sight and sound at at Modus Locus Expansion

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art.
by Emily Bright

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New Minnesota Supreme Court council begins work to prevent child abuse

New Minnesota Supreme Court council begins work to prevent child abuse

A new Minnesota Supreme Court council on Child Protection and Maltreatment Prevention has begun its work. State lawmakers voted to form the group after a Minnesota Star Tribune investigation found hundreds of children were abused after the state’s child protection system returned them to their parents.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Minneapolis man sentenced to 30 years in murder of trans woman

Minneapolis man sentenced to 30 years in murder of trans woman

Damarean Bible, 25, was sentenced Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder in August. Bible admitted to fatally shooting Savannah Ryan Williams, 38, early in the morning on Nov. 29.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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