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Millions of people to celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should know

Millions of people to celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should know

Known as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and across the Indian diaspora, including in the U.S. Many celebrate it with food, gifts and fireworks.
by Chandelis Duster

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Voting officials face ‘an uphill battle’ to fight election lies

Voting officials face ‘an uphill battle’ to fight election lies

The deck is stacked against election officials online, maybe even more so than in 2020. Conspiracy theories can quickly get millions of views while debunks gather a fraction of the attention.
by Shannon Bond and Miles Parks

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Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical

Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical

Some residents and business owners say they’re glad the city is putting resources towards improving the intersection’s infrastructure. But others say they don’t want the city tearing up the streets — at least before they feel the city has addressed their demands for justice.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Politics run hot in Bemidji area Minnesota House race

Politics run hot in Bemidji area Minnesota House race

A little-known Minnesota House race in the northwest is at fever pitch. It pits DFLer Reed Olson against Republican newcomer Bidal Duran for the open House 2A seat. Duran has a somewhat controversial record from working law enforcement, however, in a very red area of the state Olson has an uphill battle. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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A new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center emphasizes the influence, power of girls

A new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center emphasizes the influence, power of girls

The Smithsonian’s “Girlhood (It’s Complicated)” exhibit is now on display at the Minnesota History Center. It celebrates the impact that girls have had on history and spotlights women’s basketball legends from the state.
by Sam Stroozas

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Jefferson Diaz scores the decisive goal in a 5-4 shootout as Minnesota beats RSL in MLS playoffs

Jefferson Diaz scores the decisive goal in a 5-4 shootout as Minnesota beats RSL in MLS playoffs

It marked Minnesota’s first MLS Cup playoff win via a penalty kick shootout in club history. United can clinch a spot in the Western Conference semifinals with another victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday. 
by The Associated Press

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Former North Dakota lawmaker awaiting sentencing on child sex charges will be jailed

Former North Dakota lawmaker awaiting sentencing on child sex charges will be jailed

A former North Dakota lawmaker who pled guilty to child sex charges will be jailed while he awaits sentencing. Federal prosecutors said 80-year-old Ray Holmberg violated conditions of his release.
by Dan Gunderson

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