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MN health officials: 49 cases tied to E. coli outbreak at Lake Nokomis

MN health officials: 49 cases tied to E. coli outbreak at Lake Nokomis

State health officials now suspect that 49 swimmers were sickened by an E. coli outbreak at Lake Nokomis. As a result, all beaches at the lake will be closed for the rest of the season.
by Matt Sepic and Mike Moen

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What you need to know about the insulin debate at the Capitol

What you need to know about the insulin debate at the Capitol

Two Minnesotans have died after rationing insulin in recent years, even as state lawmakers continue to disagree about how to provide emergency supplies to people in need.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Hmong immigrants helped save this prairie town, but now their children are leaving

Hmong immigrants helped save this prairie town, but now their children are leaving

The influx of Hmong-Americans into Walnut Grove, Minn., gave the community a boost, but two decades in, they’re facing the same challenge as other rural parts of the state: How do you give young people a reason to stay?
by Jon Collins

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As Minneapolis mayor proposes budget, protesters demonstrate against police

As Minneapolis mayor proposes budget, protesters demonstrate against police

Protesters disrupted Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s budget proposal speech several times, with one protester saying they wanted money for victims of police brutality and other crimes.
by Alisa Roth

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Carter proposes levy increase, cuts to close St. Paul's budget gap

Carter proposes levy increase, cuts to close St. Paul's budget gap

The brand new Frogtown Community Center gymnasium provided the backdrop for Mayor Melvin Carter’s 2020 budget address. The mayor said he has a plan to close the budget gap — largely caused by salary growth for city workers and public safety staff.
by Nina Moini

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Art Hounds: American vernacular dance is alive and kicking

Art Hounds: American vernacular dance is alive and kicking

Rhythmically Speaking presents “The Cohort.” Plus, Art Hounds recommend an Iranian cultural festival and music performed in trees.
by Marianne Combs

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Low-income immigrants in MN shying away from benefits, even with Trump rules still weeks away

Low-income immigrants in MN shying away from benefits, even with Trump rules still weeks away

Fearful of being labeled as “public charges” and jeopardizing their chances of becoming permanent residents, many low-income immigrants in Minnesota are not enrolling in public-assistance programs.
by Ibrahim Hirsi

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Sunisa Lee reflects on recent success, while looking ahead to possible Olympic run

Sunisa Lee reflects on recent success, while looking ahead to possible Olympic run

The Hmong-American gymnast from St. Paul put on an impressive performance at the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Championship. She says honoring Minnesota’s Hmong community pushes her to succeed.
by Simone Cazares

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