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June 7, 2018 4:00 AM

After 45 years saving birds of prey, raptor center's leader takes flight

If you've ever seen an injured owl fly again or read about eagles getting rescued after collisions with cars, you know Pat Redig's work.

by Tim Nelson

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June 7, 2018 4:00 AM

Trade war with Mexico stokes fear among Minnesota pig farmers

If the pork tariff reduces U.S. sales to Mexico farmers fear it could set in motion a series of events that will damage their economic future.

by Mark Steil

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June 7, 2018 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: 'Caucasian Aggressive Pandas' tackles biracial identity with wry wit

Plus, Art Hounds recommend an art fair in Lanesboro and the new play "Welcome to Hell."

by Marianne Combs

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June 6, 2018 10:37 AM

As state elections heat up, a closer look at the race for the Eighth

The countdown is underway to Minnesota's primary election on August 14. One region that's seen new twists this week is Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, in the northeastern part of the state.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 6, 2018 10:00 AM

Electric Fetus celebrates its 50th anniversary

The Hang Ups will be performing Wednesday night inside the Electric Fetus record store in Minneapolis. That show is part of a week-long series of events marking the record store's 50th anniversary.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 6, 2018 5:43 AM

Democrats flood newly opened U.S. House seat race in Minneapolis

A big shakeup in Minnesota politics leaves another congressional seat wide open. U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, a Democrat from Minneapolis, decided to run for state attorney general, leading to eight Democrats vying for his open seat.

by Matt Sepic

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June 6, 2018 4:00 AM

These St. Paul athletes are making girls soccer more diverse

A new Twin Cities nonprofit began pushing to get more girls of color involved in local soccer. It found a groundswell of girls who were already embracing the game and looking to play.

by Laura Yuen