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August 3, 2023 2:48 PM

Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has been sentenced to die in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack

The man who killed 11 congregants at a Pittsburgh synagogue was formally sentenced to death Thursday, one day after a jury determined that capital punishment was appropriate for the perpetrator of the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history.

by The Associated Press

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August 3, 2023 2:43 PM

Bud Light boycott takes fizz out of brewer's earnings

The company lost big sales in the U.S. after the boycotts over its collaboration with a transgender influencer. CEO says things have now stabilized “with signals of improvement” for the brand.

by Alina Selyukh

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August 3, 2023 2:30 PM

Minneapolis adds two new MPD deputy chief positions

A state law that passed this session removed a cap on the number of new deputy chiefs and the Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday morning to create two new deputy chief positions.

by Jon Collins

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August 3, 2023 2:13 PM

This Minneapolis library has a hidden gem for record lovers

There’s an impressively extensive vinyl record collection located in downtown Minneapolis that not many know about. Available by reservation, the Vinyl Revival Listening Room is a free listening space open to the public located on the third floor (room N-301) of Minneapolis Central Library.

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August 3, 2023 12:55 PM

Company criticizes police seizure of cannabis plants in Faribault

The founder of a company at the center of a cannabis plant seizure in Faribault, Minn., earlier this week is contesting the police action.

by Catharine Richert

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August 3, 2023 12:30 PM

Prince Memorial Highway makes debut in Chanhassen

State transportation officials on Thursday posted bright purple road signs, officially rebranding a seven-mile stretch of road near Paisley Park as Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway.

by Dana Ferguson

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August 3, 2023 11:20 AM

New details released in State Patrol fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb on I-94

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Thursday identified the trooper who shot Cobb during an early morning confrontation Monday along I-94 in Minneapolis. Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed or has video of the incident to contact them.

by MPR News Staff

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August 3, 2023 10:49 AM

Haven't caught on to 'Reservation Dogs'? Now's your chance.

The FX on Hulu show offers an unassuming brilliance in its third and final season.

by Eric Deggans

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August 3, 2023 4:11 AM

Petting other people's dogs, even briefly, can boost your health

You don't even have to own one. Research shows just 5 to 20 minutes interacting with other people's pooches can reduce stress hormones and increase well-being.

by Maria Godoy

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August 3, 2023 4:00 AM

After the East Palestine train derailment, are railroads any safer?

Change is coming to the rail industry in the U.S. — but whether it's for the better or worse depends on who you ask.

by Erika Ryan

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