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Emmer hears health care concerns at Washington County town hall

Emmer hears health care concerns at Washington County town hall

President Trump was barely mentioned by name during the hour-long town hall in Washington county as Emmer answered questions on topics ranging from possible war with Iran to Minnesota copper-nickel mining and highway construction.
by Nina Moini

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In Great Lakes, high waters cause headaches, uncertainty

In Great Lakes, high waters cause headaches, uncertainty

Water levels in the Great Lakes have reached record or near-record levels all summer. All that water is good for shipping on the lakes. But it's caused significant damage along the shoreline, and left many wondering whether high water levels are the new normal.
by Dan Kraker

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Arradondo says his vision for MPD includes 'procedurally just' contact with public

Arradondo says his vision for MPD includes 'procedurally just' contact with public

On the heels of asking for 400 more employees over the next six years, Minneapolis’ police chief rolled out his vision for the future of the department to the City Council's public safety committee.
by Peter Cox

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Tame Impala’s summer tour stops at Surly Festival Field

The tour was presumably scheduled to promote a new album, but that album has not yet been released.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Sen. Matt Little on bipartisan group’s new emergency insulin plan

Sen. Matt Little on bipartisan group’s new emergency insulin plan

On Monday, a group of Minnesota lawmakers announced they had reached agreement on a plan for emergency insulin assistance. The deal still needs the support of legislative leaders, and a funding mechanism.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Woman’s kayaking hobby brings delight, discovery at 106

Woman’s kayaking hobby brings delight, discovery at 106

Pat Marble, just a few weeks shy of 107, still spends her summers at the family lake house in Northome, about four and a half hours north of the Twin Cities where she lives. At the lake, she sleeps on the porch, and says she doesn’t do much housework anymore. But she has picked up a new hobby: kayaking.
by Britta Greene

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Controversial program boosts funding for scarce public housing

Controversial program boosts funding for scarce public housing

Critics accuse Minneapolis officials of selling out low-income residents of public housing through a new program that seeks revenue from private investors. But the program will pay for apartment renovations and not change control of the dwellings.
by Martin Moylan

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