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Richfield woman asks pardons board to help her avoid persecution in home country

Richfield woman asks pardons board to help her avoid persecution in home country

The Minnesota Board of Pardons does not appear likely to grant clemency to a woman convicted of killing her husband after he allegedly abused and raped her. Amreya Shefa, 46, is no longer in prison, but remains jailed while she awaits deportation.
by Matt Sepic

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Hearing on wolves' protected status draws large, passionate crowds

Hearing on wolves' protected status draws large, passionate crowds

The hearing was the only opportunity, anywhere in the country, for members of the public to give input in person on the federal proposal to take gray wolves off the endangered and threatened species list.
by Kirsti Marohn

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New book details a Gilded Age romance involving a first lady and a Minn. pastor's future wife

Rose Cleveland served as first lady during her brother Grover Cleveland's first term. Evangeline Simpson was a widow who would marry Minnesota Episcopal bishop Henry Whipple. Their correspondence -- and romance -- spanned decades.
by Cathy Wurzer

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St. Cloud Times calls out 'cowards' for racism, xenophobia

A recent New York Times article turned the spotlight on St. Cloud and the hostilities toward immigrants and refugees there. The editorial board of the St. Cloud Times published a response titled "Cowards Will Be our Downfall."
by Cathy Wurzer

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"Hot Stuff" tops charts 40 years ago

"Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer reached No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 40 years ago today. The disco classic features a solo by former Doobie Brothers guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter.
by Cathy Wurzer

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One of first gay men to get married reflects on history of gay rights movement

One of first gay men to get married reflects on history of gay rights movement

Michael McConnell and Jack Baker made history as the first gay couple in the country to apply for a marriage license in 1970. McConnell looks back at the the history of the gay rights movement in Minnesota.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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Debate another key moment for Klobuchar's presidential hopes

Debate another key moment for Klobuchar's presidential hopes

The Democratic 2020 presidential nomination contest enters a new phase this week with the first debates. For low-profile contenders including Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, it's a chance to get much needed publicity.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Carrie Underwood faces allegations of copyright infringement in Sunday Night Football theme

Carrie Underwood performs tonight at Target Center in Minneapolis. The concert comes amid news this week that Underwood is being sued for copyright infringement over her song "Game On."
by Cathy Wurzer

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