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Marches and rallies continue across Minnesota, calling for justice for George Floyd

Marches and rallies continue across Minnesota, calling for justice for George Floyd

The sounds of a drum circle echoed down the streets of Minneapolis on Sunday, part of another day of peaceful rallies and marches. Meanwhile, the U.S. attorney general said he's not inclined to open a federal investigation into systemic problems in the city’s police department.
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June 7 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll rises to 1,186 as testing again exceeds 10K

June 7 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll rises to 1,186 as testing again exceeds 10K

State health officials Sunday reported 16 additional confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota, bringing the overall death toll to 1,186. Sunday’s report also showed 199 COVID-19 patients being treated in ICUs — the first time that number has dropped below 200 since May 13.
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'She was a book of generosity and fire': St. Paul school board chair Marny Xiong dies from COVID-19

'She was a book of generosity and fire': St. Paul school board chair Marny Xiong dies from COVID-19

"We prepared a celebration for her return and waited, and waited but she never came home," Xiong's family said in a statement posted online. "We prayed and prayed for a miracle but none was granted."
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‘A ray of hope’: As neighborhood rebuilds, south Minneapolis high school celebrates its seniors

‘A ray of hope’: As neighborhood rebuilds, south Minneapolis high school celebrates its seniors

"We have families that are experiencing a lot right now. I think this graduation is a ray of hope amidst a lot of that," said Raquel Gudiel, director of college counseling at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in south Minneapolis.
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June 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: 22 more deaths reported; confirmed cases surpass 27,000

June 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: 22 more deaths reported; confirmed cases surpass 27,000

Minnesota health officials reported 22 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths and 526 more confirmed cases on Saturday, just one day after Gov. Tim Walz announced further loosening of restrictions on businesses and other aspects of society during the coronavirus pandemic beginning next week.
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Photos: Students, staff, community turn out to paint mural at Gordon Parks High School

Photos: Students, staff, community turn out to paint mural at Gordon Parks High School

While the exterior of Gordon Parks High School in St. Paul was boarded up, students, faculty, staff, community members gathered to paint murals on the plywood boards covering the windows on Friday.
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Primary primer: What you need to know about Minnesota's August election

Primary primer: What you need to know about Minnesota's August election

In August, Minnesota voters will choose the DFL and Republican nominees for U.S. Senate, most of the state’s U.S. House seats and dozens of state legislative seats. See who is on your primary ballot.
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Walz tours devastated Minneapolis businesses

Walz tours devastated Minneapolis businesses

Gov. Tim Walz said as Minnesota communities devastated by rioting rebuild, all efforts must be made to bring them back to life in their own image. Walz and several other DFL politicians toured some of the hardest-hit areas of Minneapolis Friday morning.
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U of M president calls for in-person classes to resume in fall

U of M president calls for in-person classes to resume in fall

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel will recommend regents reopen the U to in-person instruction and reopen residence halls, dining facilities and other campus services for the fall semester, within public health guidelines.
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