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Art Hounds: Frank Theatre returns

Art Hounds: Frank Theatre returns

Art Hounds recommend ofrendas, music and more in Minneapolis for Día de los Muertos this weekend.
by Emily Bright

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In Duluth, hard-fought mayoral campaign nears finish

In Duluth, hard-fought mayoral campaign nears finish

On Nov. 7, Duluth voters will decide the city’s most contested mayoral election in 15 years, in a contest that pits two-term incumbent Emily Larson, the city’s first woman to be elected mayor, against attorney and former state legislator Roger Reinert.
by Dan Kraker

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Shootings spotlight 'alarming' jump in violence against rural Minnesota officers

Shootings spotlight 'alarming' jump in violence against rural Minnesota officers

At least 14 officers in rural areas of Minnesota and western Wisconsin have been shot this year, with four killed. Observers say the dangers of rural policing are growing, with suspects more willing to pull the trigger, yet the reality is rarely examined or discussed.
by Dan Gunderson

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Ex-MPD cop gets 15 days for assault during Floyd unrest

Ex-MPD cop gets 15 days for assault during Floyd unrest

A judge has ordered a former Minneapolis police officer to report to the Hennepin County workhouse next week to begin serving a 15-day sentence for kicking and punching a man in 2020.
by Matt Sepic

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Climate change is contributing to an extended allergy season

Climate change is contributing to an extended allergy season

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you may be dealing with sneezing, sniffles and itchy eyes further into the fall — and that’s in part due to climate change.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota Reps. Emmer, Phillips could make big moves in Washington this week

Minnesota Reps. Emmer, Phillips could make big moves in Washington this week

MPR News reporter Mark Zdechlik is in Washington this week keeping an eye on U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s run for speaker and a potential presidential bid from U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Zdechlik

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14-year-old wins 3M Young Scientist Challenge for developing skin cancer-treating soap

14-year-old wins 3M Young Scientist Challenge for developing skin cancer-treating soap

As part of the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge, Heman Bekele developed Melanoma Treating Soap. It won him the competition and its grand prize of $25,000 in St. Paul this month.
by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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