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August 11, 2023 9:20 AM

Shutterfly closing Shakopee facility, laying off almost 250 employees

The photography and design company Shutterfly has announced that it's closing its Shakopee facility and laying off 246 employees.

by MPR News Staff

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August 11, 2023 8:35 AM

Boil water advisory issued for city of Brainerd

A boil water advisory is in effect for the city of Brainerd, Minn., after testing found bacterial contamination in the city water system.

by Andrew Krueger

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August 11, 2023 5:45 AM

Parliament of the World's Religions seeks understanding and action

The Parliament of the World's Religions is about to begin in Chicago. The first Parliament took place in 1893 and is considered the beginning of the modern interfaith movement.

by Jason DeRose

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August 11, 2023 5:40 AM

Supreme Court temporarily blocks $6 billion Purdue Pharma-Sackler bankruptcy

Supreme Court's decision to review the controversial bankruptcy deal involving the maker of Oxycontin means the settlement will remain on hold at least through December.

by Brian Mann

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August 11, 2023 5:35 AM

Ecuador arrests 6 Colombians in slaying of presidential candidate

Ecuador's evolution into a major drug trafficking hub and the ensuing surge of violence weighs on the nation following the killing of a presidential candidate whose life's work was to fight crime.

by The Associated Press

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August 11, 2023 5:32 AM

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to watch

The Perseid meteor shower sends bright streaks shooting across the night sky. Stargazers can watch the shower peak this weekend, but the key, experts say, will be patience.

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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August 11, 2023 4:59 AM

Recovery on Maui could take years, officials say, as the death toll rises again

Officials say it could take years — or longer — to repair the damage from this week's wildfires that devastated parts of Maui, claimed dozens of lives and razed a historic town.

by Ravenna Koenig and Rachel Treisman

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August 11, 2023 4:00 AM

Teens strive to earn long-term tech positions in the Twin Cities

Through its Tech Geeks program, 30,000 Feet offers paid training and a pathway to lucrative careers, in particular for young people of color.

by Aaliyah Demry

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August 11, 2023 4:00 AM

Biden vs. Trump rematch doesn’t excite some Minnesotans

As the 2024 campaign begins, some Minnesotans say the prospect of a presidential rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump makes them wish there were alternatives.

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 11, 2023 4:00 AM

Trans pro disc golfer suing sport's top league for discrimination in Minnesota

A professional disc golfer who is a trans woman is suing the sport’s top organization over its gender-based rules for competition. A Minnesota judge cleared the way for Natalie Ryan to play in the state earlier this year.

by Nina Moini

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