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'Terrifying': Crop artist speaks out after harassment over anti-Trump '8647' piece

'Terrifying': Crop artist speaks out after harassment over anti-Trump '8647' piece

Tamara Sawyer told MPR News that her viral “8647” crop art submission meant “Impeach Trump… I don't want him dead.” She was subjected to harassment and doxing online.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Sam Stroozas

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Minnesota unemployment rate rises above national rate for first time since 2007

Minnesota unemployment rate rises above national rate for first time since 2007

Alene Tchourumoff, the lead author of the Minneapolis Fed's recent report on lower-income Minnesotans, discussed what data points like the unemployment rate could mean for Minnesota families.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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Hmong corndogs, cheese curd lumpia: Minnesota State Fair expands menu with global fusions

Hmong corndogs, cheese curd lumpia: Minnesota State Fair expands menu with global fusions

Among this year’s new food hits at the fair are more international foods — and some that borrow from the fair’s on-a-stick and deep-fried traditions. Chefs and fair food curators say it’s an intentional expansion.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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How are Minnesota ranchers reacting to Trump's plan to import beef?

How are Minnesota ranchers reacting to Trump's plan to import beef?

Kaitlyn Root, the Minnesota State Cattlemen's executive director and beef quality assurance coordinator, explains the concerns Minnesota ranchers have with the new beef imports announced by President Trump.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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Prince estate releases new vault album, 'Timeless'

Prince estate releases new vault album, 'Timeless'

Jim Novak, the music buyer at Electric Fetus record store in Minneapolis, describes the reaction to The Prince estate’s new album release: “Timeless”
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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Ten years on, Minnesota8's fight is far from over

Ten years on, Minnesota8's fight is far from over

Ten years ago this month, eight Cambodian-Minnesotans were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Their families rallied around them. And an organization named Minnesota8 formed to advocate for their release.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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Local actor reflects on Dolly Parton's passion for spreading joy

Local actor reflects on Dolly Parton's passion for spreading joy

Ruthie Baker landed a role in playing the country singer in a Christmas musical in 2018 where she met the entire cast before the performance. “She wanted us to shine as brightly as we could on that stage.”
by Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez

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Homeless should be a priority for new Mpls. police chief, council member says

Homeless should be a priority for new Mpls. police chief, council member says

The next Minneapolis police chief will set a tone for the department, which has faced public attention and criticism through reform efforts since George Floyd's killing in 2020.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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New state Supreme Court ruling could hamper in-person early voting

New state Supreme Court ruling could hamper in-person early voting

Larry Jacobs, a political scientist at the University of Minnesota, explains a recent ruling requiring bipartisan election judges at early voting locations and the impact it will have this election season.
by Emily Bright and Ben Revier

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