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Brainerd City Council allows homeless shelter to operate year round

Brainerd City Council allows homeless shelter to operate year round

Last year, Brainerd City Council rejected a request to allow the Bridges on 7th warming shelter to operate through the summer, sparking a community debate. The shelter’s operators have worked to address concerns that it was attracting people from other communities.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Turkish officials say that gunmen attacked a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, sparking a gunfight that left one assailant dead and two police officers wounded.
by The Associated Press

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As Trump’s deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance

As Trump’s deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance

Hours away from President Trump’s 8 p.m. EST Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sight. Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.
by NPR Staff

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Elk River votes to keep flying retired Minnesota state flag

Elk River votes to keep flying retired Minnesota state flag

More than 1,000 people submitted their opinion online after the city council asked for input. About 75 percent of respondents voiced support for the old flag.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Short tempers, long debates: A year of trauma colors rancorous session at Minnesota Capitol

Short tempers, long debates: A year of trauma colors rancorous session at Minnesota Capitol

Lawmakers in the narrowly split Legislature have frequently clashed over issues they view as key to address in this moment — immigration enforcement, gun violence, fraud and state spending. With six weeks left in the legislative session, they return to the Capitol with much left undone.
by Dana Ferguson

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Natalie Hudson to retire as Minnesota chief justice, giving Walz another big court pick

Natalie Hudson to retire as Minnesota chief justice, giving Walz another big court pick

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson is nearing the mandatory retirement age but will leave the high court just before she turns 70. That will mean another major court selection for Gov. Tim Walz.
by Cait Kelley

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Trump holds a press conference after profanity-laced post on Iran

President Trump repeated threats to Iran during his Monday press conference, which he opened by describing the successful rescue mission for the downed airman over the weekend.
by Deepa Shivaram

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