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A bigger breed of drones is taking to the skies

A bigger breed of drones is taking to the skies

A large commercial drone flying out of Hillsboro Airport 40 miles north of Fargo has a 35-foot wingspan and can fly thousands of feet overhead to gather high resolution images for 20 hours at a time.
by Dan Gunderson

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Counterfeit drugs found in Prince's home growing more common in MN

Counterfeit drugs found in Prince's home growing more common in MN

An official close to the investigation of Prince's death has told the Associated Press that investigators found counterfeit drugs including synthetic opioids in the musician's home, and officials say the risky drugs are becoming more common.
by Jon Collins

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Camp shines light on solar energy for kids

Camp shines light on solar energy for kids

A new day camp in Minneapolis this summer is introducing kids to solar energy. About a dozen kids participated in this year's pilot program, which was held at a church in north Minneapolis where a community solar array will be installed later this year.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Minn. Somalis see Trump as symbol of more hostile America

Minn. Somalis see Trump as symbol of more hostile America

For many Somali-Americans in Minnesota, Donald Trump's fundraising visit to the state on Friday is the culmination of a tough week. They believe Trump's rhetoric on Muslims and immigrants is emboldening hate.
by Laura Yuen

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At Walker, visitors build a city, one polyhedron at a time

At Walker, visitors build a city, one polyhedron at a time

While construction continues outside, "Paper City" engages people in a collaborative effort at creativity.
by Euan Kerr

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Digging into the Ilhan Omar marriage controversy

MinnPost staff writer Ibrahim Hirsi spoke with All Things Considered host Tom Crann about the questions Ilhan Omar faced about her marital status this week.
by MPR News Staff

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Dayton: No special session after negotiations fail

Dayton: No special session after negotiations fail

Gov. Mark Dayton pulled the plug on a special session for legislation on public works spending and tax relief, calling talks with Republicans "futile." Light rail funding remained a key obstacle.
by Tim Pugmire

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Sculpture Garden piece gives Park Rapids artist a boost

Sculpture Garden piece gives Park Rapids artist a boost

Aaron Spangler's first bronze will occupy a prominent spot along the garden's new sculpture walk.
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota adoptees forge bonds, find kinship in South Korea visit

Minnesota adoptees forge bonds, find kinship in South Korea visit

Minnesotans raised thousands of adoptees from South Korea over the decades. But many of those children often felt isolated in mostly-white communities. A gathering in Seoul helps adoptees bond with their homeland.
by Kaomi Lee

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