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August 28, 2017 7:57 AM

A new era as MN Supreme Court livestreams oral arguments

It's the beginning of a new era for Minnesota's highest court.

by MPR News Staff

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August 28, 2017 4:00 AM

Fate of historic church divides parish members in central Minnesota town

The church has stood empty for 18 months since the interior was heavily damaged in an arson fire, while members debate whether to restore the church or build a new one.

by Kirsti Marohn

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August 27, 2017 4:00 AM

MN Supreme Court set to hear appeal on Dayton's vetoes

Minnesota Supreme Court justices will hear oral arguments Monday morning in the legal battle between DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and the Republican-controlled Legislature.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 25, 2017 8:41 AM

Lynx stumbles risk top playoff position

The Minnesota Lynx are in San Antonio Friday to take on the Stars.

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August 25, 2017 8:02 AM

Prince played a big role in Stevie Nick's hit 'Stand Back'

Nicks says that when she heard "Little Red Corvette" for the first time, she pulled out a pen and paper and wrote a poem to the song, which would eventually become "Stand Back."

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August 25, 2017 7:54 AM

Chill hits northern Minnesota; rain south

Additionally, some weather observers in Minnesota are already logging record levels of moisture for the month of August.

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August 25, 2017 6:58 AM

Minnehaha Academy parent opens up about explosion and upper campus move

Earlier this week, Minnehaha Academy got final approval to use the former Brown College campus in Mendota Heights as a temporary home for the high school.

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August 25, 2017 4:00 AM

Mpls. 'doing everything we can' to respond to shootings

Mayor Betsy Hodges says Minneapolis and its police force are focusing resources downtown in response to a series of non-fatal shootings.

by Brandt Williams

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August 24, 2017 8:39 AM

Parting thoughts: Longtime State Fair volunteer to be missed

Dennis Boom passed away earlier this year. On Wednesday, as the Hamline Church Dining Hall staff prepped for the start of the fair, they remembered Boom for his warmth.

by Cathy Wurzer