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Retiring broadcaster Randy Shaver reflects on 40 years of Twin Cities television

Retiring broadcaster Randy Shaver reflects on 40 years of Twin Cities television

After four decades in Twin Cities television news, Randy Shaver is retiring from KARE-11 TV. His on-air goodbye Friday won’t be off the cuff — because he wrote it three months ago. He shared why in an interview with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Marshall Pride provides a cathartic homecoming for small town drag performers

Marshall Pride provides a cathartic homecoming for small town drag performers

Drag shows are now a staple of the entertainment scene in the Twin Cities and other larger Minnesota towns. Some of the performers grew up in rural Minnesota. Some of those small towns host drag shows of their own, and these performers are taking the opportunity for a cathartic homecoming. 
by Hannah Yang

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Rebuilding from a recent fire, 19 Bar is still a cornerstone of Twin Cities Pride

Rebuilding from a recent fire, 19 Bar is still a cornerstone of Twin Cities Pride

Minneapolis is gearing up for Twin Cities Pride this weekend — but a local staple will be missing this year. One of the oldest gay bars in the city, 19 Bar, has been closed since a fire destroyed the interior in March. Its staff and regulars are reminiscing on its many years, and planning pride without it.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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New Feeding Our Future charges: Prosecutors say 5 tried to bribe juror with $120K

New Feeding Our Future charges: Prosecutors say 5 tried to bribe juror with $120K

Hoping to corrupt the recent trial, the alleged conspirators targeted the woman known as juror 52 because they believed her to be the youngest on the jury and the only person of color, but “juror 52 could not be bought,” U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger said Wednesday.
by Matt Sepic

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Hockey Hall of Fame 2024 inductees include Minnesotans Natalie Darwitz, Krissy Wendell-Pohl

Hockey Hall of Fame 2024 inductees include Minnesotans Natalie Darwitz, Krissy Wendell-Pohl

Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl were teammates at the University of Minnesota, as well as on U.S. teams that won silver at the 2002 Olympics and gold at the 2005 world championships.
by Andrew Krueger and Anna Haecherl

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Erosion continues after rain-swollen Blue Earth River claims home near Rapidan Dam

Erosion continues after rain-swollen Blue Earth River claims home near Rapidan Dam

The rain-swollen Blue Earth River continued to carve a larger channel around the Rapidan Dam southwest of Mankato on Wednesday, after claiming a home near the dam the previous night.
by Andrew Krueger, Mark Zdechlik, Dan Gunderson and MPR News Staff

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Cities receive state aid to help plan for climate change, extreme weather

Cities receive state aid to help plan for climate change, extreme weather

The state funding will help Minnesota communities plan for the impacts of climate change. Many cities have outdated stormwater management systems that can’t handle extreme rainfalls.
by Kirsti Marohn

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