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Photo essay: My five years photographing George Floyd Square

Photo essay: My five years photographing George Floyd Square

MPR News visual journalist Ben Hovland lives minutes from where Minneapolis police killed George Floyd in 2020 and has spent the years since documenting the impact on his neighborhood.
by Ben Hovland

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Timeline: What happened in Minnesota after police murdered George Floyd

Timeline: What happened in Minnesota after police murdered George Floyd

George Floyd's death in May 2020 ignited a worldwide awakening on race and policing practices. This timeline highlights pivotal events from his killing to continuing policy changes in Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Pride on the West Side: St. Paul celebrates Cinco de Mayo with car show, parade

Pride on the West Side: St. Paul celebrates Cinco de Mayo with car show, parade

Cinco de Mayo began early in St. Paul this year, starting with a lowrider car show on Friday leading up to the annual parade and fiesta on the West Side, in the heart of the city’s Mexican community.

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St. Louis Park, Golden Valley mayors host Ramadan iftar

St. Louis Park, Golden Valley mayors host Ramadan iftar

The Ramadan gathering was hosted at Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park. Nearly 100 people attended, including U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and other state and city leaders.
by Sarah Thamer

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Photos: Fans celebrate the home opener for Minnesota United

Photos: Fans celebrate the home opener for Minnesota United

Minnesota United fans kicked off the season at home with a win for the Loons 1-0 over CF Montreal on Saturday. Photojournalist Ellen Schmidt documented the game and the fans for MPR News.
by MPR News Staff

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Photos: Duluth hosts USA Curling Nationals

Photos: Duluth hosts USA Curling Nationals

The USA Curling National Championships wrapped up Sunday in Duluth — with Minnesota well-represented on teams in both the women’s and men’s finals. Photojournalist Erica Dischino documented a day in the weeklong tournament.
by MPR News Staff and Erica Dischino

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Photos: Lunar New Year celebrated at Asia Mall

Photos: Lunar New Year celebrated at Asia Mall

Eden Prairie’s Asia Mall kicked off celebrations for the Lunar New Year on Saturday, drawing over 100 people for live music, performances and cultural activities. This year is the Year of the Snake, associated with wisdom and good fortune.
by Nicole Ki and Tom Baker

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Photos: U.S. Pond Hockey tournament at Lake Nokomis

Photos: U.S. Pond Hockey tournament at Lake Nokomis

The U.S. Pond Hockey Championships wraps up this weekend at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis. Lots of players love reconnecting with friends, taking time off work and skating fast.
by Nicole Ki

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Photos: Landing on a frozen Minnesota lake? These Forest Service pilots are cool with it

Photos: Landing on a frozen Minnesota lake? These Forest Service pilots are cool with it

Snow and ice aren’t ideal conditions to take off or land an airplane, but they’re business as usual for pilots who fly through the winter out of the U.S. Forest Service seaplane base in Ely — the only Forest Service seaplane base in the country. 
by Erica Dischino

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