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July 16, 2026 5:55 PM

Ely outfitter says wildfires unlike anything he's seen in 2 decades

Jason Zabokrtsky runs Ely Outfitting Co. He says this week’s fires are unlike anything he's experienced in the more than 20 years he's worked in the region.

by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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July 16, 2026 5:18 PM

Ely City Council to announce economic and emergency plans in response to fires

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Emily Roose, an Ely council member about the long-term impacts of the wildfires on local businesses and the city’s response.

by Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez

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July 16, 2026 4:00 AM

At the Walker, Indigenous actor Dallas Goldtooth explores masculinity through movies

Dallas Goldtooth curated a six-film series at the Walker Art Center, revisiting the movies he grew up on and what they taught his generation about manhood.

by Melissa Olson

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July 13, 2026 11:15 AM

Twin Cities singles trade dating apps for buckthorn removal

The Buckthorn Removal Singles Club meets every Sunday at a Minneapolis park to remove invasive plant species and create connections.

by Nicole Ki

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July 10, 2026 5:00 PM

Joyful Riders Club says Saturday Night's alright for biking

Once a month through summer and into the fall, the Joyful Riders Club hosts a ride unlike any other.

by Seth Richardson

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July 10, 2026 3:59 PM

Learning from deadliest disaster in Minnesota history

All week, Minnesotans have been sweating through one of the worst heat waves in recent memory. But what the state is experiencing doesn’t compare to the deadliest weather event in state history.

by Ben Cathey, Matthew Alvarez and Ben Revier

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July 10, 2026 4:00 AM

Sea Salt Eatery's recipes, history shine in new cookbook

“Sea Salt Eatery: Recipes to Enjoy Year-Round” documents the history behind the restaurant and some of its best recipes.

by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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July 9, 2026 1:35 PM

Former Homeland Security agent sentenced to 7 years for child sex abuse images

A former Homeland Security agent is headed to prison for seven years after he admitted sexually exploiting a 17-year-old girl and creating videos of the abuse.

by Matt Sepic

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July 8, 2026 4:47 PM

Minnesota facility launches renewable fertilizer production

Michael Reese, the green ammonia research lead at the University of Minnesota, explains how a new facility in Morris is producing fertilizer with renewable energy.

by Clay Masters and Ben Revier