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MN Shortlist June 27-July 3: Stage legends, literary quests and brunch in fabulous heels

MN Shortlist June 27-July 3: Stage legends, literary quests and brunch in fabulous heels

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst and Alex V. Cipolle

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‘I’m not suicidal,’ says suspected Hortman assassin as court hearing is delayed

‘I’m not suicidal,’ says suspected Hortman assassin as court hearing is delayed

The man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark appeared briefly in court Friday morning where his attorney said that she asked jailers to remove her client from suicide watch.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesotans mourn Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Capitol; Biden pays respects

Minnesotans mourn Melissa and Mark Hortman at the Capitol; Biden pays respects

Thousands of people lined up Friday to pay their respects to the late DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman at the Minnesota Capitol rotunda. They included former President Joe Biden, who came to the Capitol late in the afternoon.
by Peter Cox, Dana Ferguson, Brian Bakst and Clay Masters

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'Water vapor is a greenhouse gas': The little-known but growing climate concern

'Water vapor is a greenhouse gas': The little-known but growing climate concern

MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talked to John Abraham, thermal sciences professor and mechanical engineering program director at University of St. Thomas, about water vapor and  hydrologic cycle.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota state workers continue clash with governor’s office

Minnesota state workers continue clash with governor’s office

For an update, MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Megan Dayton, president of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, which represents some state office workers.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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In wildly different projects, Duluth musician Alan Sparhawk works through grief

In wildly different projects, Duluth musician Alan Sparhawk works through grief

Alan Sparhawk reemerged last year with a new sound featuring a drum machine and his voice through a processor. He has another new album with a band also born out of Duluth, Trampled by Turtles. Sparhawk spoke with MPR News host Clay Masters about both albums.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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New Timberwolves, Lynx owners look to next chapter

New Timberwolves, Lynx owners look to next chapter

The approval of the sale to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez by NBA governors comes as the NBA draft begins. Meanwhile, the Lynx continue to dominate the WNBA.
by Clay Masters and Ngoc Bui

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