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August 3, 2016 4:26 PM

Minimum wage protesters temporarily shut down Mpls. council hearing

Protesters booed council members leery of putting minimum wage issue on the ballot in fall.

by Brandt Williams

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August 3, 2016 2:34 PM

At Farmfest, atypical uncertainty on presidential race

Farmers tend to vote Republican, but those at this year's Farmfest in southwest Minnesota were unusually undecided and reticent about the presidential candidates.

by Mark Steil

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August 2, 2016 5:48 PM

Hallberg's Picture of Health: Going beyond 12 steps

Alcoholics Anonymous and other support programs have worked for many people to overcome alcohol and substance abuse. However, 12-step style programs don't work for everyone.

by MPR News Staff

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August 2, 2016 4:00 AM

Ely calls a truce over mining as tourist economy booms

While a plan to build a copper-nickel mine remains a flashpoint, many in the North Woods gateway town are working together now to build an economic future with or without mining.

by Dan Kraker

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August 1, 2016 4:00 AM

Indecision 2016: 10 questions to ask if you're Never Trump but also Not With Her

Voters who can't stomach either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton have a tough decision to make this fall: Who gets their vote for the presidency? Or is it better to not vote at all?

by Nancy Yang

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July 29, 2016 1:59 PM

Art center plans new facility in Bemidji

The Watermark Art Center released plans this week for a new facility that will sprawl across half a city block of downtown Bemidji.

by John Enger

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July 29, 2016 12:04 PM

Health Dept. reports significant enrollment in medical cannabis program for intractable pain

Following the addition of intractable pain as a qualifying medical condition nearly 500 pain patients enrolled in Minnesota's medical cannabis program.

by Lorna Benson

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July 29, 2016 9:51 AM

Choi names outside attorney to aid in Castile police shooting case

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said Friday that ex-Hamline University law school dean Don Lewis will be a "special prosecutor" to help him in making decisions tied to the Philando Castile case. Activists quickly challenged Lewis' independence.

by MPR News Staff

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July 28, 2016 5:19 PM

Mpls. attorney: Minimum wage, police insurance shouldn't go to voters

A legal opinion issued Thursday will be a roadblock in putting proposed measures to require police liability insurance and raise the minimum wage on the ballot this fall. Still, supporters say they'll battle on.

by Tim Nelson