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Actor, singer Santino Fontana reflects on Minnesota years as his new movie hits screens

Actor, singer Santino Fontana reflects on Minnesota years as his new movie hits screens

Before he was Prince Hans in "Frozen," Santino Fontana performed at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. He stars alongside Martin Sheen in "Lost and Found in Cleveland," opening in theaters Friday.
by Nina Moini and Jacob Aloi

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Duluth voters approve ‘Right to Repair’ for tenants, over landlords’ concerns

Duluth voters approve ‘Right to Repair’ for tenants, over landlords’ concerns

The ballot initiative allows tenants to make basic repairs and then deduct the cost from their next month’s rent, up to $500 or a half month’s rent, if landlords don’t respond within two weeks.
by Dan Kraker

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Gambling addiction experts gather in Twin Cities to talk about sports betting risks

Gambling addiction experts gather in Twin Cities to talk about sports betting risks

The rise of sports betting has made it easier to gamble using the phone in your pocket. That’s true even in states like Minnesota, where sports betting is illegal. 
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota's housing stabilization program has ended. What happens to Minnesotans that used it?

Minnesota's housing stabilization program has ended. What happens to Minnesotans that used it?

Nearly 200 residents in Sherburne County who received services through the housing stabilization program are scrambling to find new assistance after the program ended on Friday.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Live from the polls on Election Day in Minnesota

Live from the polls on Election Day in Minnesota

Two of the most closely watched races in Minnesota are for mayor in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Jacob Frey of Minneapolis and Melvin Carter of St. Paul are both seeking a third term in office. 
by Nina Moini, Regina Medina, Sarah Thamer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota United looks to sweep in Seattle, Vikings forge ahead with return of J.J. McCarthy

Minnesota United looks to sweep in Seattle, Vikings forge ahead with return of J.J. McCarthy

The Seattle Sounders have home-field advantage for Game 2 of the playoffs. But Minnesota United is the only visiting MLS team to win a match at Lumen Field in Seattle this season.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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