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Democrats worry Trump has a 2020 head start in Minnesota

Democrats worry Trump has a 2020 head start in Minnesota

While the president’s reelection campaign focuses on Minnesota, Democrats have not settled on a nominee and are worried Trump could be the first Republican to win the state’s electoral votes since 1972.
by Mark Zdechlik

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What a winter storm this week could mean for farmers

The storm expected to hit Minnesota later this week could bring much cooler temperatures, wind, rain — and the possibility of accumulating snow.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Independent TV festival hopes to be an industry catalyst in Duluth

Independent TV festival hopes to be an industry catalyst in Duluth

The five-day Catalyst Content Festival kicks off Wednesday in Duluth. It's like a film festival, but for "episodic content." Think: Netflix or Hulu. Festival organizers moved the event to Duluth this year, and say they hope to be here for the long haul.
by Dan Kraker

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Trump supporters line up early as Minneapolis police prepare for crowds

Trump supporters line up early as Minneapolis police prepare for crowds

Minneapolis officials have been busy preparing for the president’s campaign stop. Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said there will be a visible and robust law enforcement presence around Target Center.
by Matt Sepic

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30 years since Janet Jackson was No. 1 with ‘Miss You Much’

According to Songfacts, Harris was inspired to write the song after receiving a breakup letter from his soon-to-be ex-girlfriend. She reportedly signed it “miss you much.”
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota officials burn, bury, worry as chronic wasting spreads

Minnesota officials burn, bury, worry as chronic wasting spreads

There is no perfect, affordable way to dispose of deer carcasses potentially infected with chronic wasting disease. Crow Wing County offers a look at the stark challenges some Minnesota communities face as they try to keep the disease in check and control the environmental contamination.
by John Enger

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Trampled by Turtles to sing national anthem before Twins playoff game at Target Field

Lead singer Dave Simonett told The Current’s Jay Gabler that the band has been asked to sing the anthem before and turned it down, but they decided to go for it this time, in Monday’s playoff game.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Twins aim to break playoff win drought on Monday

Twins aim to break playoff win drought on Monday

The Twins have lost 15 playoff games in a row, including 12 straight to the Yankees. One more loss and Minnesota will join the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks as the only major North American professional sports team to lose 16 consecutive playoff games.
by Brian Murphy

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Innocence Lost: explained

Innocence Lost: explained

In the series of articles and radio reports beginning today titled “Innocence Lost,” MPR News aims to offer the fullest telling to date of the sexual abuse that plagued Children’s Theatre Company in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s.
by Eric Ringham

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