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St. Paul police commander is mayor's choice to be city's next police chief

St. Paul police commander is mayor's choice to be city's next police chief

Axel Henry, leader of the St. Paul Police Department's narcotics, financial intelligence and human trafficking division, has worked with the department since 1998 and grew up in St. Paul.
by Tim Nelson

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After fatal car crash, restorative justice brings peace for Maple Grove man

After fatal car crash, restorative justice brings peace for Maple Grove man

When Johnny Palka’s wife, Yvonne, was hit by a car and killed in November 2019, he had a choice: pursue traditional criminal prosecution for the driver, or something else.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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How a potential railroad strike could affect Minnesotans and our economy

How a potential railroad strike could affect Minnesotans and our economy

Kyle Goldschmidt, associate professor of operations and supply chain management at the University of St. Thomas speaks with guest host Melissa Townsend about the impact of a potential railroad workers strike on Minnesota.
by Melissa Townsend and Ellen Finn

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What can horror movies teach us about ourselves and our society?

What can horror movies teach us about ourselves and our society?

People have been telling stories about monsters, ghosts and the supernatural for centuries. But why does horror appeal to us? What can scary stories teach us about ourselves and society? Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a folklore professor and a film and TV critic.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Magic and mayhem: LARPer life in Minnesota

Magic and mayhem: LARPer life in Minnesota

Every Halloween, people across the country delight in dressing up in costumes and attending parties with friends. But for live action role players, or LARPers, it does not matter the time of year to don armor and to meet up with their friends to participate in a sprawling interactive theatrical experience.  
by Jacob Aloi

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Politics Friday: The Gubernatorial Debate

Politics Friday: The Gubernatorial Debate

With less than two weeks before Election Day, the DFL and Republican candidates for Minnesota governor met for their third and final debate on MPR News. Listen to the full debate here.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Talking Volumes: Celeste Ng on 'Our Missing Hearts'

Host Kerri Miller’s second Talking Volumes event for the 2022 season took place at the Fitzgerald Theater on Oct. 26 with the acclaimed writer Celeste Ng.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Write-in challenger stirs up Republican politics in Otter Tail County

Write-in challenger stirs up Republican politics in Otter Tail County

An intraparty power struggle is roiling the campaign in what should be a safe Republican legislative district in western Minnesota. A write-in candidate who alleges Republican Party officials cheated in the endorsement process is challenging the party’s nominee.
by Dan Gunderson

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