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August 10, 2021 10:52 AM

Lawsuit: State Fair must allow people to carry guns

A gun owners group and two other plaintiffs filed a lawsuit Tuesday that argues the quasi-state agency that produces the Minnesota State Fair cannot prohibit people with permits from carrying firearms on the fairgrounds.

by Brian Bakst and Tim Nelson

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August 10, 2021 5:45 AM

State Fair officials debating masks, other precautions as COVID cases rise

With a scheduled open on Aug. 26, fair officials have not yet made decisions on restrictions or mask requirements, but there's growing concern among health experts about gatherings of large groups of people, even outdoors.

by Tim Nelson

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August 9, 2021 4:27 PM

Walz to lead November trade trip to Europe

Gov. Tim Walz says he will go to England and Finland later this year to promote trade with Minnesota. It’ll be his second trade trip.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 9, 2021 2:15 PM

Amid surge of visitors, resort country struggles to find workers

A severe labor shortage has forced some businesses to boost wages, scale back services or reduce hours during the peak of a busy summer tourist season.

by Kirsti Marohn

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August 8, 2021 9:23 PM

New wildlife management area in NW Minnesota preserves rare prairie habitat

A new state wildlife management area in northwest Minnesota is named for the species that will benefit from the protected habitat.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 8, 2021 2:46 PM

Much of Minnesota sees rain, but not enough to break drought

Much of Minnesota saw rain this weekend — heavy in some places — but weather experts say it’s not enough to break through the drought that much of the state is experiencing.

by Hannah Yang

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August 8, 2021 12:47 PM

Child dies after being found in pond in Chaska

A 5-year-old child died Saturday after being found in a pond in Chaska, in what authorities said appears to be an accidental drowning.

by MPR News Staff

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August 7, 2021 9:54 PM

Isanti, Minn., police seek public's help in locating missing woman

Authorities in east-central Minnesota are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 32-year-old woman.

by MPR News Staff

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August 7, 2021 7:08 PM

Three killed in plane crash in Victoria, Minn.

The National Transportation Safety Board says three people died when a small plane crashed Saturday in Victoria, Minn., west of the Twin Cities.

by MPR News Staff

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August 6, 2021 4:51 PM

Frey vetoes one of two rent control ballot proposals

The proposal Frey opposed would have allowed a citizen led rent control policy to be added to a future ballot for a popular vote.

by Jon Collins

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