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Where to celebrate Juneteenth around Minnesota
The national holiday is on June 19 but celebrations are already underway for “Freedom Day,” which acknowledges the freedom of enslaved Black people.
Cleanup underway after severe storms, possible tornadoes in central and northern Minnesota
The sound of chainsaws echoed across lakes north of Brainerd on Thursday as residents worked to clear trees and branches downed by severe storms that raked the area the previous night.
New influenza testing rule for dairy cows going to Minnesota fairs
New influenza testing requirements are in effect for dairy cows in Minnesota. Lactating cows must now have a negative H5N1 virus test before they can attend fairs or other exhibitions.
Family of innocent bystander killed during Minneapolis police pursuit files lawsuit
The family of Leneal Frazier is suing the city of Minneapolis. In July of 2021, Minneapolis Police Department officer Brian Cummings was chasing another vehicle at high speeds when he crashed into a car driven by Frazier who was an innocent bystander.  
What to know about Aurora’s bid to go pro
Minnesota’s women’s pre-professional soccer team, Aurora, has made a bid to go professional. Their announcement comes just three years after the team formed, and at a time when Minnesota’s women’s sports teams are catching fire.
Legislative auditor: Minnesota Department of Education ‘created opportunities for fraud’
A strongly worded report by the state’s legislative auditor finds that "actions and inactions" by the Minnesota Department of Education opened the door for fraud in two taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs.
Minneapolis resolution passes, school focused on Native cultural education to get new home
A Minneapolis elementary school dedicated to American Indian cultural education is on track to move into its own building for the first time since the school opened almost a decade and a half ago. Students’ families and school leaders are also asking the district for dedicated busing.