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McCollum among Democrats unhappy with Trump's 'Salute to America'

McCollum among Democrats unhappy with Trump's 'Salute to America'

Minnesota 4th District Congresswoman Betty McCollum accuses President Trump of politicizing the nation's July 4th celebration with his plans for a speech and display of military might in Washington. She plans to hold a hearing on the issue.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota cities seeking more time to cut salt from wastewater

Minnesota cities seeking more time to cut salt from wastewater

State regulators say Avon's wastewater treatment plant is releasing too much chloride -- salt -- into nearby Spunk Creek, which empties into the Mississippi River. The likely source: Home water softeners.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Trump country farmers feel the heat as feds intensify immigration crackdown

Trump country farmers feel the heat as feds intensify immigration crackdown

Morrison County is overwhelmingly Trump country. It's also a place where small farmers rely on Hispanic immigrants for labor, and the president's national push to catch unauthorized workers has started to bite. A rise in farm worker arrests has Little Falls on edge.
by Riham Feshir

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More Minn. nursing homes are closing, and rural towns feel the pain

More Minn. nursing homes are closing, and rural towns feel the pain

Rural nursing homes tend to be economic engines for the surrounding community, but a combination of tough economics and changing state priorities are forcing dozens of closures.
by Peter Cox

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St. Louis Park mayor: Council to revisit Pledge of Allegiance vote

Mayor Jake Spano said he was out of town when the City Council voted 5-0 to stop saying the Pledge of Allegiance before meetings. On Thursday, he said the decision will be up for discussion at the Council's July 8 meeting.
by Tom Crann and Nina Moini

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