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Avid gardener and philanthropist fled Laos and became 'true Minnesotan'

Avid gardener and philanthropist fled Laos and became 'true Minnesotan'

Phouangsouvanh Bouphasavanh loved to help others and appreciate the simple things in life. As a meditative and spiritual man, he took time to notice and enjoy the Minnesota he loved.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Powwow honors Native American Two-Spirit gender, spiritual identities

Powwow honors Native American Two-Spirit gender, spiritual identities

New Native Theatre held its fourth annual Two-Spirit Powwow at the Minneapolis American Indian Center on Tuesday evening. Attendees gathered for an evening of celebration, community and support.
by Chandra Colvin

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Remembering longtime Minnesota Capitol reporter Bill Salisbury who died at age 80

Remembering longtime Minnesota Capitol reporter Bill Salisbury who died at age 80

Longtime, legendary Minnesota political reporter Bill Salisbury has died at the age of 80 after a career that spanned more than a half-century. Colleagues and friends remember him as a determined reporter who was fair, accurate and unfailingly respectful.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota lawmakers consider security measures after Hortman killings

Minnesota lawmakers consider security measures after Hortman killings

The assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark has thrust the issue of how best to protect elected officials back into the spotlight. Lawmakers are grappling with how to protect themselves while not “fencing off the voice of people” in democracy.
by Clay Masters

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