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Activists want a new name for Lake Calhoun

Activists want a new name for Lake Calhoun

Following the murders of nine people in South Carolina, Twin Cities activists say Lake Calhoun needs a new name. They say the current one honors a pro-slavery South Carolinian.
by Riham Feshir

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New Mpls. Institute of Arts exhibit puts you inside da Vinci's head

New Mpls. Institute of Arts exhibit puts you inside da Vinci's head

This month, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts opened an exhibition of one of da Vinci's original notebooks, the "Codex Leicester," which offers a window into the Renaissance man's creative genius.
by Marianne Combs

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A Beautiful World: Exploring is not dead

Canadian Explorer, Adam Shoalts discovered seven waterfalls on the Again River in Canada's remote Hudson Valley Lowlands.

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Friday Festivals: Winona Steamboat Days

While the days of steamboats flocking to Winona's shores are long gone, the yearly festivities continue as a celebration that links the town's past and present.
by Kara Tabor

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More money for preschool scholarships will only go so far

More money for preschool scholarships will only go so far

Providing double the money won't necessarily double the number of students who benefit. That's because state officials are considering increasing the amount of each scholarship to cover more of the typical cost of preschool.
by Tim Post

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Minnesotans embrace Pope Francis' statement on climate change

Minnesotans embrace Pope Francis' statement on climate change

Pope Francis called for people to reduce waste, switch to cleaner forms of energy and redefine progress and development. Minnesota Catholics say the challenge will be converting his words to action.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Art Hounds: Celebrating the Mississippi

Art Hounds: Celebrating the Mississippi

This week Art Hounds offer up two events that celebrate the Mississippi River, plus a summer festival from Skylark Opera.
by Marianne Combs

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Federal judge: Minnesota sex offender program unconstitutional

Federal judge: Minnesota sex offender program unconstitutional

Civilly committed sex offenders had sued Minnesota, claiming it's unconstitutional to keep them locked up indefinitely. A judge agreed, although Gov. Mark Dayton says Minnesota intends to defend its law.
by Matt Sepic and Peter Cox

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