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Minneapolis mosque arsons suspect appears in federal court

Minneapolis mosque arsons suspect appears in federal court

36-year-old Jackie Rahm Little now faces federal arson charges. He was taken into custody Saturday night in Mankato, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.
by MPR News Staff

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Red Wing woman sentenced to 27 years in 2003 death of infant son

Red Wing woman sentenced to 27 years in 2003 death of infant son

A judge in southeastern Minnesota on Friday gave a 27-year sentence to a Red Wing woman who pleaded guilty in the 2003 death of her infant son. Four teens found the baby's body on an isolated beach near Lake Pepin on Dec. 7, 2003.
by Matt Sepic

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Senate passes marijuana legalization, bill heads into final discussions

Senate passes marijuana legalization, bill heads into final discussions

The Minnesota Senate passage of a legal marijuana framework puts the shift in drug policy on the doorstep. If House and Senate negotiators can merge their bills, Gov. Tim Walz is prepared to sign a compromise.
by Brian Bakst

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‘Lord Split Me Open’: The raw art of Cameron Patricia Downey 

‘Lord Split Me Open’: The raw art of Cameron Patricia Downey 

In her first-ever solo exhibition, “Lord Split Me Open,” at the Hair and Nails gallery in Minneapolis, artist Cameron Patricia Downey explores themes of memory, archive and the intersection of fact and fiction. Downey's gravity-defying artwork incorporates a range of mediums, from sculpture to film, and often features found objects and repetition.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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U of M graduate student workers win vote to unionize

U of M graduate student workers win vote to unionize

More than 2,400 eligible workers voted in favor of unionization while only 70 voted no in an election this month, according to the union.
by Abbey Machtig

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Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day with these Minnesota favorites

Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day with these Minnesota favorites

Minnesota is full of a lot of bookworms. Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day and we put together a list of some of your favorite places to browse.
by Sam Stroozas

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More canine influenza cases reported in the Twin Cities

More canine influenza cases reported in the Twin Cities

Dog owners in the Twin Cities should keep their pets distanced from unfamiliar dogs. They should also consider avoiding dog parks and interactions with other dogs while out on walks.  
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Police seek man charged with arson in Minneapolis mosque fire

Police seek man charged with arson in Minneapolis mosque fire

Jackie Rahm Little, 36, was charged in connection with Monday’s fire at Masjid Al Rahma mosque. As they search for him, authorities say they are working to determine if Monday’s fire is connected to a fire Sunday at another mosque nearby.
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Backyard chickens are having their moment in the spotlight

Backyard chickens are having their moment in the spotlight

Backyard chickens are having a moment. Around Minnesota, many communities which once outlawed keeping a coop in the backyard are relaxing those regulations.
by Hannah Yang

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