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Rain and flooding dim Fourth of July spark for businesses, events

Rain and flooding dim Fourth of July spark for businesses, events

Flooding and rainy weather have led to canceled and rescheduled fireworks displays, park closures and financial stress for businesses that rely on a busy Fourth of July.
by Cari Spencer

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Shelter closures make homelessness in greater Minnesota more precarious

Shelter closures make homelessness in greater Minnesota more precarious

People experiencing homelessness in greater Minnesota are more likely to be in what’s called “precarious shelter” and are also more likely to have higher rates of serious health issues.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Biden’s candidacy remains a discussion point for Walz, other Democratic governors

Biden’s candidacy remains a discussion point for Walz, other Democratic governors

Gov. Tim Walz led a call with other Democratic governors in which the status of President Joe Biden was among the discussion topics. Biden plans to meet with them Wednesday in an attempt to solidify support after last week’s shaky debate performance.
by Clay Masters and The Associated Press

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How will Minneapolis respond to homelessness after SCOTUS says sleeping outside can be a crime?

How will Minneapolis respond to homelessness after SCOTUS says sleeping outside can be a crime?

In Minnesota’s largest city, public camping is illegal — but it doesn’t come with criminal consequences. Enrique Velázquez, Minneapolis director of regulatory services who oversees the city’s response to homeless encampments, says that is not likely to change.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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In Ely, an experiment to improve political conversations has come with ups and downs

In Ely, an experiment to improve political conversations has come with ups and downs

The community of Ely has lots of issues dividing people there. So late last year, residents embarked on an experiment to have more productive conversations about contentious issues. Today, two participants say they’ve started doing things differently in their own lives to reduce polarization.
by Catharine Richert

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Twin Cities celebrity chef Justin Sutherland charged with threatening to shoot girlfriend

Twin Cities celebrity chef Justin Sutherland charged with threatening to shoot girlfriend

Prosecutors allege Sutherland choked his girlfriend and smashed her phone before pointing a gun at her. Sutherland’s attorney said the criminal complaint against his client is “riddled with false truths.”
by MPR News Staff

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With Minnesota law change in effect, adoptees can access original birth records

With Minnesota law change in effect, adoptees can access original birth records

Thousands of birth records become available to adopted people on Monday. Adopted people 18 years and older can apply to the Minnesota Department of Health to receive their birth records and additional information related to their adoption.
by Melissa Olson

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Sen. Nicole Mitchell seeks dismissal of burglary charge while calling for release of more evidence

Sen. Nicole Mitchell seeks dismissal of burglary charge while calling for release of more evidence

DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury was arrested and charged with burglary in April when she was found in the basement of her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes. Her next court hearing is now scheduled for July 9. 
by Clay Masters

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