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Court says state senator can remain on primary ballot

Court says state senator can remain on primary ballot

The state Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to Sen. Gene Dornink’s residency in a southern Minnesota district. Justices said the case wasn’t filed promptly and it was too close to the election.
by Brian Bakst

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World's biggest rubber duck: A Duluth man's quacky idea has outsized impact

World's biggest rubber duck: A Duluth man's quacky idea has outsized impact

The world’s largest rubber duck was created nearly a decade ago by a Duluth entrepreneur. This weekend it’s back in the region at the tall ships festival in Two Harbors.
by Dan Kraker

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Leveled by an April tornado, Taopi is coming back to life

Leveled by an April tornado, Taopi is coming back to life

Four months after an EF2 tornado ripped through Taopi, the tiny southern Minnesota town is seeing new foundations being poured and new roofs going up on homes. Residents say they have hope for their town’s future. 
by Catharine Richert

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New group launches effort to gain 'parental rights' on MN school boards

New group launches effort to gain 'parental rights' on MN school boards

A new group calling itself the Minnesota Parents Alliance rallied at the state capitol Thursday. Dozens of supporters showed up for the gathering. Some carried signs with images of LGBTQ flags crossed out, or “CRT” (Critical Race Theory) crossed out as well as school board candidate signs. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Traverse County Attorney attempts to appeal abortion decision

Traverse County Attorney attempts to appeal abortion decision

The Traverse County Attorney, backed by a conservative law firm, is asking to intervene in a case to appeal a judge’s decision that threw out many laws restricting abortion in Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Hennepin County clinic gives update on monkeypox outbreak in Minnesota

Hennepin County clinic gives update on monkeypox outbreak in Minnesota

Minnesota health care providers on the front lines of the monkeypox outbreak say the risk remains low — but they want people to be aware, seek care and above all try to keep the virus from becoming endemic.
by Tim Nelson

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First look at pregnancy-related deaths in Minnesota finds some disparities

First look at pregnancy-related deaths in Minnesota finds some disparities

A snapshot look at pregnancy-related deaths in Minnesota found all of the deaths could have been prevented and that pregnancy-associated deaths were disproportionately high among Black and Indigenous people.
by Michelle Wiley

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Art Hounds: Mankato gallery highlights art from Scholars Serving Time

Art Hounds: Mankato gallery highlights art from Scholars Serving Time

The Minnesota Fringe festival kicks off Thursday. The 410 Project in Mankato launches its exhibit “Art Inside,” featuring paintings and drawings by art students at the Faribault Men’s Correctional Facility. NDN Way Comedy brings together three Native American stand-up comics for a night of laughs at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy.
by Emily Bright

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Alexander becomes Minneapolis’ first community safety commissioner

Alexander becomes Minneapolis’ first community safety commissioner

As commissioner of the newly created position, Cedric Alexander oversees the city’s police, fire, 911, emergency response and violence prevention efforts.
by Jon Collins

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