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Gun violence is down in Minneapolis, but auto sears may be causing more widespread injury

Gun violence is down in Minneapolis, but auto sears may be causing more widespread injury

Auto sears, also known as switches, turn traditional handguns into automatic weapons. Experts say they increase the risk of being shot as a bystander.
by Megan Burks and Tom Crann

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Met Council says it has deal with Hennepin County to fund SW light rail costs

Met Council says it has deal with Hennepin County to fund SW light rail costs

The line, which will connect downtown Minneapolis with Eden Prairie, Minn., has been plagued by construction delays and cost overruns.
by MPR News Staff

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Prime, grass fed — bird friendly? Audubon Society label coming to a meat aisle near you

Prime, grass fed — bird friendly? Audubon Society label coming to a meat aisle near you

The Audubon Society is expanding its ranch certification program to the Midwest, in an effort to create consumer demand for bird-friendly ranching practices. A farmer in Clearwater, Minn., is one of the first in the state to start the process.
by Megan Burks and Tom Crann

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Tropical Storm Hilary moves on from California, leaving a trail of damage and debris

Tropical Storm Hilary moves on from California, leaving a trail of damage and debris

The first tropical storm to hit Southern California in more than 80 years sparked road closures, school cancellations and power outages on Sunday evening before moving north to Nevada.
by Emily Olson and Rachel Treisman

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