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DFL targets suburbs to flip control of Minnesota House

DFL targets suburbs to flip control of Minnesota House

House Democrats are targeting 12 suburban Republican-held districts where Hillary Clinton got more votes for president than Donald Trump in 2016. Democrats need to gain 11 House seats to flip control of the House.
by Tim Pugmire

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Rainy June causes problems for travelers, farmers and businesses

Rainy June causes problems for travelers, farmers and businesses

Heavy rains and rising rivers in southern Minnesota are causing a variety of concerns, from closed highways to washed-out crops. Some areas have had more than a foot of rain this month.
by Mark Steil

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PUC-what? A who's who on the Minnesota commission deciding on Line 3 pipeline

PUC-what? A who's who on the Minnesota commission deciding on Line 3 pipeline

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will decide this week whether to grant a "Certificate of Need" to Enbridge Energy for a new Line 3 oil pipeline. Here's a look at who these commissioners are and what other decisions they make for the state.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Somali memoir tells remarkable story of survival

Somali memoir tells remarkable story of survival

Abdi Nor Iftin's "Call Me American" traces his journey from a nomadic life through the horrors of war and finally to the country he had learned to love through movies.
by Euan Kerr

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Exhibit looks at Somali life, from Africa to Minnesota

Exhibit looks at Somali life, from Africa to Minnesota

The Historical Society partnered with the Somali Museum of Minnesota to tell the story of a relatively new immigrant group.
by Marianne Combs

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Rochester exhibit explores the art in science

Rochester exhibit explores the art in science

"Genome: Unlocking Life's Code" was developed by the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History but also includes the work of local artists. It opens this weekend at the Rochester Art Center.
by Catharine Richert

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A new breed of housing: Humane society tests group habitat for shelter dogs

A new breed of housing: Humane society tests group habitat for shelter dogs

Rather than housing dogs in individual kennels, several dogs live and play in a shared space, allowing them to socialize and interact in a more natural setting. If it proves to be successful, the new habitat could become a model for shelters everywhere.
by Nancy Yang

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Would denial of Line 3 project mean more oil trains?

Would denial of Line 3 project mean more oil trains?

Enbridge Energy and supporters of the Line 3 pipeline project say oil will move by rail if not by pipeline. But opponents, including environmentalists, are skeptical.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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