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MN officials hunt for possible Zika-carrying mosquitoes

MN officials hunt for possible Zika-carrying mosquitoes

The Asian tiger mosquito, one of two species known to carry the virus, has been found in the state before.
by Lorna Benson

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Mpls. Fed chief, activists talk about economic gap

Mpls. Fed chief, activists talk about economic gap

The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis met with activists and northside residents Wednesday over racial and economic disparities.
by Peter Cox

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Stephen Stills "woke up" Ray LaMontagne

Stephen Stills "woke up" Ray LaMontagne

Ray LaMontagne, who will play the State Theater in Minneapolis tomorrow, credits "Treetop Flyer" by Stephen Stills for turning his life around.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota housing more homeless veterans, officials say

Minnesota housing more homeless veterans, officials say

The number of homeless veterans in Minnesota continues to tick downward. More than 600 have found permanent addresses since the state began keeping close track of them in a special registry early last year.
by Matt Sepic

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National Night Out celebrations in St. Paul aim to ease tension

National Night Out celebrations in St. Paul aim to ease tension

Neighbors turned out by the hundreds to share in free food, information about their community and chat with police officers.
by Emma Sapong

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In film about improv comedy, envy gets a close-up

In film about improv comedy, envy gets a close-up

Writer and actor Mike Birbiglia explores what can happen when members of an improv troupe are tempted by the big time.
by Euan Kerr

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Minneapolis singer hits No. 1 on Gospel chart

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with North Minneapolis singer, Jovonta Patton, about his journey to No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel charts.

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Kahn debates challengers Noor, Omar ahead of primaries

Kahn debates challengers Noor, Omar ahead of primaries

From criminal sentencing to expanding renewable energy, a $15 minimum wage and even Sunday liquor sales, there was little debate at all Monday night. The three DFLers largely agreed on these and other issues.
by Matt Sepic

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