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Deal at the Capitol to ‘free the growler’

Deal at the Capitol to ‘free the growler’

Large craft brewers would be able to sell growlers under a bill approved by a House-Senate conference committee Thursday.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota State Patrol co-pilot hurt after duck hits helicopter

Minnesota State Patrol co-pilot hurt after duck hits helicopter

The State Patrol says the helicopter was dispatched on a law enforcement call to Wabasha County. As it was returning to St. Paul, the aircraft hit what the patrol said was a duck, which smashed through the left side windshield and hit the co-pilot. 
by Tim Nelson

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State Senate panel advances sports betting bill

State Senate panel advances sports betting bill

Legislation allowing sports gambling in Minnesota cleared a key state Senate committee Thursday, but it differs in significant ways from a bill already passed by the House, and the clock on the 2022 session is running out.
by Tim Pugmire

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The 'Corvette' of Navy warships in Duluth for commissioning

The 'Corvette' of Navy warships in Duluth for commissioning

This weekend the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul is set to be the first Navy warship commissioned in Duluth. The “Corvette” of the Navy fleet, the ship can travel faster than 45 miles per hour, and turn on a dime.
by Dan Kraker

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Principal accused of soliciting undercover cop posing as 15-year-old girl

Hennepin County prosecutors say 38-year-old Mohamed Ali Selim, who is principal of Eagle Ridge Middle School in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, responded Tuesday afternoon to an online ad.
by Matt Sepic

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How to avoid ‘bad actors’ in booming solar industry

How to avoid ‘bad actors’ in booming solar industry

Advocates of solar energy say there are plenty of reputable companies to choose from in Minnesota. Following some basic tips can help you avoid a scam.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Art Hounds: Photographer's art reflects on parenthood and the pandemic

Art Hounds: Photographer's art reflects on parenthood and the pandemic

Form + Content Gallery in Minneapolis celebrates 15 years with its “Thoughtful Dialogue” exhibit. Photographer Andy Richter’s exhibit “Walking with Julien” is on view both at Artspace Jackson Flats in Minneapolis and on storefronts in Northeast Minneapolis where the photographs were taken. And Duluth Dylan Fest caps the city’s “Year of Dylan” with a week-long festival of music.
by Emily Bright

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Decades after taking it, feds set to return Minnesota land to Leech Lake band

Decades after taking it, feds set to return Minnesota land to Leech Lake band

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe will soon get back nearly 12,000 acres wrongfully taken in the ‘40s and ‘50s. As they plan for the land’s future, tribal leaders say their fight has also helped strengthen bonds with the Cass County government.
by Melissa Olson

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Republican Wardlow to run in primary for attorney general

Republican Wardlow to run in primary for attorney general

Doug Wardlow said he will run in the Republican primary for Minnesota attorney general. The announcement drew criticism from Jim Schultz, who defeated Wardlow for the Republican endorsement in the race and from the state GOP.
by MPR News Staff

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