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Vikings player Khyree Jackson, 24,  killed in Maryland crash
Jackson was one of three men killed in a car crash early Saturday morning. The cornerback was chosen by the Vikings in the fourth round of the NFL draft this past spring.
Ask a Bookseller: ‘Hula’ by Jasmin ‘Iolani Hakes
Jhoanna Belfer of Bel Canto Books in Long Beach, Cal., recommends the novel “Hula” by Jasmine ‘Iolani Hakes.
30 people arrested amid July 4 chaos in Minneapolis
Police arrested 30 people and cited five others amid a night of chaos that centered around the Dinkytown neighborhood. The suspects range in age from 15 to 23; the majority are adults.
Arts Briefs: Leadership change at Minnesota Orchestra
Arts Briefs: Leadership change at Minnesota Orchestra; Plus: Black grandmothers in White Bear Lake and the Minnesota Dance Theatre and School picks a new program director.
Rapidan Dam partial failure sent more than a century’s worth of sediment pollution downstream
Rapidan Dam’s partial failure sent an estimated 11.6 million cubic yards of sediment downstream. Experts are worried about its ecological impacts and say it could take years to fully understand them.
Sharply contrasted GOP candidates vie for Senate nod against Klobuchar
Minnesota Republicans have routinely run into an electoral buzzsaw against Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar. This year, they’re conflicted over who to put up against the three-term incumbent looking for a fourth.
With pro soccer calling, Minnesota Aurora works to keep its summer vibe alive
Minnesota Aurora’s built a reputation as a community-driven team with players who come to compete, enjoy Twin Cities summers and soak up the love of a dedicated fan base. With the team now on a path to going pro, fans and players know big changes may follow.