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Minneapolis' first legally married same-sex couple reflects on a decade of gay marriage

Minneapolis' first legally married same-sex couple reflects on a decade of gay marriage

Ten years ago Tuesday, Margaret Miles and Cathy ten Broeke became the first Minneapolis couple to tie the knot after same-sex marriage became legal in Minnesota. For them, Aug. 1 isn’t just their wedding anniversary, it’s a day to mark “being a part of something so much bigger than us.”
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Feds allege gang member carjacked rival, posted video of attack online

Feds allege gang member carjacked rival, posted video of attack online

An alleged Minneapolis gang member is facing federal charges after allegedly posting video of himself carjacking a rival. Prosecutors say that Leneal Lamont Frazier Jr., 22, posted the video to Facebook early Tuesday.
by Matt Sepic

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Bodycam video shows tense moments as troopers confront, fatally shoot man along I-94

Bodycam video shows tense moments as troopers confront, fatally shoot man along I-94

Body camera and squad car video released Tuesday by the Minnesota State Patrol showed how tensions escalated quickly early Monday morning before a trooper fatally shot Ricky Cobb II along Interstate 94 in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul Saints to retire Darryl Strawberry's number, honor team founders

St. Paul Saints to retire Darryl Strawberry's number, honor team founders

The St. Paul Saints will retire Darryl Strawberry’s No. 17 on Aug. 12, and there will be a ceremony to honor team founders and longtime owners Mike Veeck, Marv Goldklang, Van Schley and actor Bill Murray.
by MPR News Staff

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Wild, Gustavsson agree to a 3-year, $11.25M contract to avoid arbitration with young goalie

Wild, Gustavsson agree to a 3-year, $11.25M contract to avoid arbitration with young goalie

The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Filip Gustavsson to a three-year, $11.25 million contract that avoids salary arbitration after his strong first season with the club. 
by The Associated Press

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Cannabis in Minnesota: What’s legal Aug. 1 and what’s not?

Cannabis in Minnesota: What’s legal Aug. 1 and what’s not?

Adults 21 and older in Minnesota can use, possess and grow certain amounts of marijuana beginning Aug. 1. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what’s legal, what’s not and what’s next with a Minnesota mayor and a state lawmaker behind the cannabis legalization law.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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2 a.m. kickoff? No problem: Minnesota fans stay up overnight to cheer U.S. women in World Cup

2 a.m. kickoff? No problem: Minnesota fans stay up overnight to cheer U.S. women in World Cup

The Women’s World Cup is being played in Australia and New Zealand — meaning that some of the U.S. women’s games are taking place in the middle of the night in Minnesota. That hasn’t stopped devoted fans from showing up to support their team.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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At least 20 dead and 27 missing in floods surrounding China's capital Beijing, thousands evacuated

At least 20 dead and 27 missing in floods surrounding China's capital Beijing, thousands evacuated

Chinese state media say days of unusually heavy rains around China’s capital, Beijing, have flooded houses, torn apart roads and left at least 20 people dead and 27 missing.
by The Associated Press

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