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As Minnesota recognizes PTSD in first responders, cities brace for rising costs

As Minnesota recognizes PTSD in first responders, cities brace for rising costs

A growing number of states, including Minnesota, are acknowledging that responding to emergencies can have a lasting — and damaging — effect on people’s mental health. Thirty-five now let first responders claim workers’ comp for PTSD. But now, some cities are worried about how they’re going to pay for the care.
by Alisa Roth

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The census counts prisoners, but who benefits?

The census counts prisoners, but who benefits?

Should Minnesota count prisoners as residents of the town where they’re locked up or use their last address? It’s become an important question for prison towns — and some state lawmakers — as the census approaches.
by Nina Moini

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Former Viking Chris Kluwe attacks online harassment in YA sci-fi novel ‘Otaku’

Former Viking Chris Kluwe attacks online harassment in YA sci-fi novel ‘Otaku’

Chris Kluwe, who retired from the NFL in 2014, combines a lifelong love of science fiction and a concern about equal rights to take on gamers who use the internet to make life miserable for female gamers.
by Euan Kerr

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Protesters force cancellation of Klobuchar campaign rally in St. Louis Park

Protesters force cancellation of Klobuchar campaign rally in St. Louis Park

Sen. Amy Klobuchar canceled a homecoming campaign rally in Minnesota on Sunday night after protesters took over the stage in a high school gym where she hoped to rally supporters.
by Brian Bakst and MPR News Staff

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16-year-old boy in critical condition after being shot in Savage

A 16-year-old boy was reported in critical condition Saturday after being found with a gunshot wound to the head Friday night in the parking lot of a Target store in the southern Twin Cities metro area.
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Investigators say fire that destroyed St. Cloud bar was arson; owner arrested

Investigators say fire that destroyed St. Cloud bar was arson; owner arrested

Investigators said Saturday that the fire that destroyed the historic Press Bar and Parlor in St. Cloud earlier this month was intentionally set, and the owner has been arrested on suspicion of arson.
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