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Kimberly Potter trial: A look at the case before the trial begins Wednesday

Kimberly Potter trial: A look at the case before the trial begins Wednesday

The former Brooklyn Center police officer is facing manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Daunte Wright — a 20-year-old Black man. Jury selection wrapped up last week.
by Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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In Rochester rental crunch, Afghan refugees struggle to find housing

In Rochester rental crunch, Afghan refugees struggle to find housing

Rochester is expected to welcome 20 refugee families from Afghanistan by early next year — and some have already arrived in the region. But distant landlords and a chronic shortage of affordable housing in the city have made it hard for refugee families to find a place to live. 
by Catharine Richert

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MN House starts work on redistricting that courts will likely finish

MN House starts work on redistricting that courts will likely finish

The job of redrawing the districts of the Minnesota Legislature is already underway. Both Democrats and Republicans in the Minnesota House have come up with plans, but as you might expect, the parties disagree on what the new districts should look like.
by Tim Pugmire

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Twins legends Oliva, Kaat among six elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Twins legends Oliva, Kaat among six elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Minnesota Twins teammates Tony Oliva and Jim Kaat were among six players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday by a pair of veterans committees.
by The Associated Press and Tim Nelson

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Hennepin Theatre Trust buys iconic Brave New Workshop

Hennepin Theatre Trust buys iconic Brave New Workshop

As they pass on the torch of responsibility for Brave New Workshop, long-time co-owners John Sweeney and Jenni Lilledahl say adaptability to change is part of the comedy institution’s fabric.
by Euan Kerr

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Buying Minnesota-made for the holidays

Buying Minnesota-made for the holidays

How’s that holiday gift list coming along? Host Angela Davis helps you shop local for the holidays. Learn about Minnesota makers and retailers where you can find local goods for everyone on your list.  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Wrapping up a warmer than normal autumn

Wrapping up a warmer than normal autumn

From September through November, more than 60 percent of days were warmer than normal in Minnesota, according to retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley. He ran down the balmy weather and more with host Cathy Wurzer in their weekly weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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Cross country skiers grapple with how to rid their sport of 'forever chemicals'

Cross country skiers grapple with how to rid their sport of 'forever chemicals'

For decades, PFAS, the group of so-called “forever chemicals,” have been used to make ultra-fast wax that’s prized by cross country skiers. The industry is slowly trying to wean itself from the wax. But it will still be allowed at a big national-level race in Duluth this weekend.
by Dan Kraker

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Getting outdoors this winter 

Getting outdoors this winter 

The difference between enduring winter and enjoying winter might be as simple as finding an outdoor activity that makes you happy. Host Angela Davis talks about winter biking, snowshoeing, skiing and other ways to have fun in winter. 
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Mitchell Levesque

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