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Report: Mississippi River’s St. Cloud watershed sees progress, ongoing threats

Report: Mississippi River’s St. Cloud watershed sees progress, ongoing threats

The Mississippi River-St. Cloud watershed northwest of the Twin Cities includes fast-growing counties such as Wright and Sherburne. The latest data show some improvement in water quality, but also challenges including the loss of shoreline buffers to development.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Like it’s 1865: The Rochester Roosters are bringing back vintage ‘base ball’

Like it’s 1865: The Rochester Roosters are bringing back vintage ‘base ball’

If you happen to drive past the Olmsted County History Center in Rochester this summer, keep your eyes peeled for rogue baseballs. The Rochester Roosters, a vintage “base ball” team, just started its 27th season playing there.
by Catharine Richert

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Authorities still conducting search, rescue after tornado slams Iowa; at least 1 dead

Authorities still conducting search, rescue after tornado slams Iowa; at least 1 dead

Multiple people have died and at least a dozen were injured since a powerful tornado tore through a small Iowa town, carving a bleak landscape of destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees, smashed cars, and widely strewn debris.
by The Associated Press

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Jaques scores twice and Hensley posts a shutout as Minnesota tops Boston 3-0 to even PWHL finals

Jaques scores twice and Hensley posts a shutout as Minnesota tops Boston 3-0 to even PWHL finals

Michela Cava and Sophie Jaques scored less than two minutes apart late in the first period and Minnesota beat Boston 3-0 to even the PWHL championship series at a game apiece. 
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Investment firms named in U of M disclosure, divestment supporters request increased transparency

Investment firms named in U of M disclosure, divestment supporters request increased transparency

The University of Minnesota shared additional investment fund information in response to student coalition demands. The list of investment funds totals more than $518 million. Some students have concerns. 
by Melissa Olson

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DOJ lawsuit: City of Anoka discriminated against residents with mental health disabilities

DOJ lawsuit: City of Anoka discriminated against residents with mental health disabilities

The city of Anoka discriminated against individuals with mental health disabilities, discouraging tenants from making emergency service calls for fear of eviction, according to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice Tuesday.
by Cari Spencer

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Minnesota’s top elected officials hear calls for divestment at state board meeting

Minnesota’s top elected officials hear calls for divestment at state board meeting

Protesters seeking to have the state of Minnesota end any investments in Israeli companies and weapons manufacturers had a chance to directly address the state’s top elected officials on Tuesday.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Job Interview: Barber who works at the Capitol has learned it’s best not to split hairs

Job Interview: Barber who works at the Capitol has learned it’s best not to split hairs

State lawmakers may be heading home once the legislative session wraps up, but Ken Kirkpatrick still has his work cut out for him. He’s the former owner of Capitol Barbers, located on the Capitol campus.
by Lukas Levin

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