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Some Minnesota towns still struggling with flooding, aftermath

Some Minnesota towns still struggling with flooding, aftermath

Nearly a week after torrential rains fell across a huge swath of the state, parts of east-central Minnesota are still trying to cope with floodwaters and the damage they've caused.
by John Enger

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Vikings move ahead on bird-collision study, advocates unimpressed

Vikings move ahead on bird-collision study, advocates unimpressed

The Vikings and the state have agreed to fund a $300,000 study to monitor bird collisions at the new stadium, but birders say the agreement doesn't go far enough.
by Tim Nelson

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Appetites: Three food trucks not to miss this summer

Appetites: Three food trucks not to miss this summer

Keep your eyes peeled this summer for the, sometimes elusive, restaurants on wheels. Food trucks have begun to roll into the Twin Cities bringing with them unique dishes, old favorites and new experiences.
by MPR News Staff

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Who was causing violence at the I-94 protests?

Who was causing violence at the I-94 protests?

Black Lives Matter leaders and some witnesses on the scene of the interstate shutdown say the violence started with just a few people who don't represent the movement. Police are still investigating.
by Tim Nelson

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PolyMet files first major mine permit applications

PolyMet files first major mine permit applications

The project promises an economic revival to northeast Minnesota, but opponents say it comes with unprecedented environmental risks.
by Dan Kraker

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The challenge of suburban policing

The challenge of suburban policing

Suburban police officers, just like the one who fatally shot Philando Castile, often deal with people who aren't from their own community. That can make it tough for cops to build relationships with civilians.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Dayton draws scorn, praise for Castile shooting comments

Dayton draws scorn, praise for Castile shooting comments

Critics say Gov. Mark Dayton's comments on the case crossed a line and could compromise the investigation. But Dayton on Friday wasn't backing down from his belief that race was a factor in the shooting.
by Tim Pugmire

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Community mourns 2-year-old killed in north Minneapolis shooting

Community mourns 2-year-old killed in north Minneapolis shooting

Police say two young children were shot Friday in north Minneapolis. One child, a 2-year-old, is dead. Another, a 15-month-old, has non-life threatening injuries.
by Brandt Williams

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How gun carry permit classes teach handling traffic stops

How gun carry permit classes teach handling traffic stops

According to Facebook video, Philando Castile seemed to be following protocol for a gun carry permit holder. But many details about the deadly traffic stop are still unclear.
by Tom Crann and Cody Nelson

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