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As Annunciation goes back to school, former Red Lake principal reflects on healing after shooting

As Annunciation goes back to school, former Red Lake principal reflects on healing after shooting

Chris Dunshee likely knows how staff and students are feeling at Annunciation. He was the principal at Red Lake High School in 2005 when a student killed 10 people, including himself.
by Emily Bright and Gretchen Brown

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Meet the Minnesota Lynx's star players

Let our MPR News resident superfan tell you everything you wanted to know about the Lynx starting five players but were too afraid to ask.
by Nina Moini, Emily Reese and Heidi Raschke

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Xcel is pushing for rate hike. Here's what it could mean for your bill

Xcel is pushing for rate hike. Here's what it could mean for your bill

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is holding public meetings around the state in September to hear feedback on Xcel's proposed electricity rate hikes, which could raise bills by an average of $13 a month. The utility company says the increase would fund clean energy and reliability upgrades.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Mississippi River mayors meet in the Twin Cities to tackle shared challenges

Mississippi River mayors meet in the Twin Cities to tackle shared challenges

Mayors of cities and towns on the bank of the Mississippi River are meeting for the first time since the federal government cut funding to disaster mitigation and assessment, which are tools many river communities rely on as they face frequent flooding and drought.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Beyond the surface: Scientists study how wake boats affect lake health

Beyond the surface: Scientists study how wake boats affect lake health

A new study shows wakesurfing boats can churn up lake bottoms, increase shoreline erosion and stir pollutants into the water. MPR News guest host Kirsti Marohn dives into the science and what it means for lake lovers. 
by Kirsti Marohn and Cari Dwyer

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Seven people wounded by gunfire at encampment in south Minneapolis

Seven people wounded by gunfire at encampment in south Minneapolis

A shooting Monday night at an encampment in south Minneapolis injured seven people — including three who suffered life-threatening gunshot wounds. It was the second mass shooting in the city in less than a day.
by MPR News Staff

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