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‘Answered their final call’: Mourners honor fallen Burnsville first responders

‘Answered their final call’: Mourners honor fallen Burnsville first responders

Friends, family, community leaders and a legion of law enforcement on Wednesday honored fallen officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth in a service filled with tears, humor, heartfelt stories and a solemn final ceremony reserved for those who pin on a badge of public service.
by Sarah Thamer, Jon Collins and Nicole Ki

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As Cowles Center closes, local dancers reflect on its impact

As Cowles Center closes, local dancers reflect on its impact

The Cowles Center, a key venue for dance and performing arts in the Twin Cities, is set to close on March 31 due to financial difficulties. This decision has deeply affected the local dance community.
by Jacob Aloi

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New University of Minnesota president is University of Michigan research head

New University of Minnesota president is University of Michigan research head

Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, vice president for research and innovation at the University of Michigan, was chosen Monday to be the next president of the University of Minnesota system.
by Peter Cox

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Violence Free Minnesota discusses intimate partner violence in the wake of Burnsville shooting

Violence Free Minnesota discusses intimate partner violence in the wake of Burnsville shooting

Joe Shannon, the communications program manager for Violence Free Minnesota, spoke with All Things Considered host Tom Crann about the current state of domestic violence in Minnesota in the aftermath of the Burnsville shooting that left three first responders dead.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Lessons from the road: A Q&A with travel photographer Autumn Carolynn

Lessons from the road: A Q&A with travel photographer Autumn Carolynn

Minnesota travel photographer Autumn Carolynn has released a book titled "Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer’s Tales of Wanderlust," a blend of memoir and travel guide.
by Jacob Aloi

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Minneapolis artist sings her family’s immigration history

Minneapolis artist sings her family’s immigration history

Sarah Larsson’s new ensemble Red Thread has released a debut album “Immigrantke” that combines traditional and original music in four languages, exploring stories of immigration.
by Emily Bright

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BCA: ‘Disturbance’ calls often most volatile for law enforcement officers

BCA: ‘Disturbance’ calls often most volatile for law enforcement officers

Both published and preliminary data from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) shows that police officers are experiencing a surge in assaults since 2019, with domestic incidents being some of the most volatile situations to which police officers respond.
by Jon Collins

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Proposed ‘Kids Code’ bill aims to prevent predatory data collection

Proposed ‘Kids Code’ bill aims to prevent predatory data collection

A bill that aims to make the internet safer for kids got a hearing Wednesday in the legislature. The Minnesota Kids Code (HF 2257/SF 2810) was up for discussion last year and is now getting a second pass after being amended.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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