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No charges in police use of force death of Willmar man

A Kandiyohi County deputy will not be charged in the death of a Willmar man who died after being shot with a Taser as officers attempted to evict him from his apartment.
by Dan Gunderson

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Roof Depot project faces new hurdle as state funding fails

Roof Depot project faces new hurdle as state funding fails

Amid Sunday’s frenzied end to the legislative session, several development projects around the state ended up without state funding they had anticipated. One of those was the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI), making for a new hurdle in the years-in-the-making community project.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Hatchlings spotted on DNR FalconCam, new EagleCam in the works

Hatchlings spotted on DNR FalconCam, new EagleCam in the works

Three of four falcon eggs laid this year in the livestreamed nest in St. Paul have hatched, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday. And an agency official says the DNR is also working to finalize the return of its popular EagleCam.
by Matt Mikus

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Minnesota Poll Watch 2024: Heading into election day, Harris has lead in close presidential race, Klobuchar has clear lead in Senate

Minnesota Poll Watch 2024: Heading into election day, Harris has lead in close presidential race, Klobuchar has clear lead in Senate

Three newly-released polls all show Harris-Walz leading Trump-Vance in the race for Minnesota’s 10 electoral college votes. October polling in the state show the Democrats leading by an average of just over 7 percentage points. In addition, Klobuchar continues to lead in Senate race polling, and new Federal Election Commission data about the state’s Congressional races show incumbents bringing in far more donations than their challengers.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Lawmakers pass reforms to cut red tape for clean energy projects

Lawmakers pass reforms to cut red tape for clean energy projects

Clean energy developers and utilities have complained that the state’s permitting process is a roadblock to getting new wind and solar projects and transmission lines built. Now, reforms to streamline the projects and power lines Minnesota needs as it shifts to clean energy are in place.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Art Hounds: Bach on the road, BALLS Cabaret and ‘When Doves Choir’

Art Hounds: Bach on the road, BALLS Cabaret and ‘When Doves Choir’

On Art Hounds this week: BALLS Cabaret is back every Sunday at Strike Theater! The Minnesota Bach Society’s Mini Mobile Concerts are in St. Cloud. And Choir! Choir! Choir! teaches the audience to sing Prince, in harmony, at First Avenue on June 1.
by Emily Bright

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What to know, see and do as Timberwolves chase their first conference title

What to know, see and do as Timberwolves chase their first conference title

The Timberwolves have made it to their first Western Conference Finals in 20 years, and Minnesotans are freaking out. From stats and state proclamations to towels and tattoos, there’s a lot to talk about. Here’s a guide to help you join the conversation.
by Megan Burks, Brandt Williams and Todd Melby

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Let’s roll: Roller rink to open in Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis at end of May

Let’s roll: Roller rink to open in Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis at end of May

A new boutique skating rink is set to open next week in the empty space where CB2 used to be in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. James Adams is the founder of Twin Cities Skaters and the owner of the rink.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Charles Barkley’s first known restaurant stop in Minneapolis: Manny’s Steakhouse

Charles Barkley’s first known restaurant stop in Minneapolis: Manny’s Steakhouse

The sports analyst and former NBA star, who’s in town ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Wednesday, asked Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards for restaurant recommendations but ended up at an old favorite.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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