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Former University of Minnesota professor breaks down battle for speakership

Former University of Minnesota professor breaks down battle for speakership

Monday begins the second week the U.S. House is without a speaker — and apparently without a clear path for any candidate to get the votes needed to lead the chamber. Political science professor at Arizona State University, and former professor at the University of Minnesota Steven Smith helped breakdown what congress faces.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Andrew Krueger

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Facing eviction, she reached out for help and found a new home

Facing eviction, she reached out for help and found a new home

As eviction filings soar in Hennepin County, advocates say too many people are missing out on resources that can keep them in their homes.
by Nina Moini

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Frost creeps across Minnesota as rain concludes the week

Frost creeps across Minnesota as rain concludes the week

Widespread rains concluded the week with frost creeping across the majority of the state. a third of the Minnesota landscape is seeing moderate drought and 40 percent in extreme.
by Cathy Wurzer, Mark Seeley and Lukas Levin

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Roots of the Dancing Debutantes: Artist Russell Sharon looks back

Roots of the Dancing Debutantes: Artist Russell Sharon looks back

Now in his mid-70s, Minnesota-based artist Russell Sharon covered thousands of miles during a decades-long career. Once a figure in the New York art world, he's relatively unknown in the part of northern Minnesota where he grew up. But that could change when his exhibit “Roots: A Retrospective” opens this weekend.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Families flock to Richfield backyard for 'duck encounters'

Families flock to Richfield backyard for 'duck encounters'

In one Richfield backyard, there isn’t your usual lawn furniture or swing set. Instead, there’s a royal blue, pink and turquoise hand-painted duck coop, multiple miniature swimming pools and a garden featuring one of the Heinen fowls’ favorites: tomatoes.
by Gracie Stockton

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Minnesotans with ties to Israel, Gaza react to war

Minnesotans with ties to Israel, Gaza react to war

The death toll among Israelis and Palestinians continues to climb as civilians bear the brunt of what has become a devastating war, and Minnesotans with ties for the region.
by MPR News Staff

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'People do not want bombings': Minnesota Jewish community gathers after attack on Israel

'People do not want bombings': Minnesota Jewish community gathers after attack on Israel

The attack on Israel Saturday by Hamas militants has galvanized Jewish communities around the world — and in Minnesota. On Tuesday night, a solidarity gathering in St. Louis Park drew thousands of people.
by Matt Sepic

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From insurgent to insider, Minnesota’s Emmer eyes next move

From insurgent to insider, Minnesota’s Emmer eyes next move

The rabble-rousing state lawmaker turned party insider could land a promotion to House majority leader amid other GOP shuffling, but insurgents in his party could stand in his way.
by Dana Ferguson

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