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Election Day tomorrow; Power failure likely led to outages

Tomorrow is primary election day in Minnesota. Voters will winnow the field of candidates running for governor, U-S Senate, U-S House and a host of other state and local races. And a power failure at a Minneapolis data center called the 5-11 Building is likely behind disruptions to several government services Thursday -- including some 911 lines and voting machines.
by Emily Reese

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Drought may not impact crop yield as much as expected

Drought and dry conditions have covered most of Minnesota, but key agricultural production areas had good rain prompting some to think yields of wheat, corn and soybeans in the state could be just as good or better than last year's records. Meanwhile, Republicans running for U.S. Senate are making closing pitches.
by Phineas Pope

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Twin Cities woman sues Chipotle after salmonella poisoning

News that the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton will reopen as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center has divided some community members. Meanwhile, the Moorhead Police Department is searching for a missing Indigenous woman with family ties to a long-standing cold case in Duluth.
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Businesses financially hurt by wildfires; Drought reduced slightly in Minnesota

Businesses impacted by the wildfires burning in the Boundary Waters are asking for state aid after Gov. Tim Walz suggested this week that a special session to provide wildfire relief is unlikely. And the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update for Minnesota is showing a SLIGHT improvement in long-standing drought conditions across the state.
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Food shelves are now able to accept donated eggs past their 'sell-by' date

Food shelves are now able to accept donated eggs past their "sell-by" date from retailers, thanks to a new law that went into effect on Aug. 1. Meanwhile, at FarmFest, farmers are learning about new tech and how to navigate a challenging economy.
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Farmfest gubernatorial debate; Walz wildfire update

A debate featuring four candidates for Minnesota governor showcased differences in style and substance today. The Farmfest stage was filled by likely Democratic nominee Amy Klobuchar and three Republicans vying for that nod: Lisa Demuth, Mike Lindell and Kendall Qualls. Governor Tim Walz says there is no need to extend a peacetime emergency declaration for the wildfires that have burned through parts of the Boundary Waters.
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St. Paul set to clear homeless encampment at Pig's Eye Park

Several neighbors and advocates say the city should delay the encampment clearing. Between a 120 to 250 people live at Pig's Eye Park. Meanwhile, Republican Mike Lindell says he's stepping down from his CEO role at MyPillow to focus on his run for Minnesota governor.
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Firefighters make progress on Minnesota wildfires; Aging infrastructure led to cyber attacks

Forest Service officials say recent rains aided firefighters who are making progress in containing wildfires in northeast Minnesota. And aging infrastructure and outdated I-T systems may have contributed to recent cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems.
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Minnesota water systems have blocked multiple hacking attempts since last week's cyberattack

Homeless outreach workers are continuing to visit an encampment in St. Paul Tuesday in hopes of transitioning residents there into shelters. The city plans to clear the encampment in Pig's Eye Park Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, Minnesota water systems have blocked multiple hacking attempts since a cyberattack last week. That attack temporarily took some local water systems offline and prompted officials to review their cybersecurity measures.
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