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October 27, 2019 12:10 PM

Vikings player arrested on suspicion of DWI, carrying gun without a permit

A Minnesota Vikings player was arrested early Sunday in Minneapolis on suspicion of drunken driving and possessing a gun without a permit.

by Martin Moylan

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October 26, 2019 2:36 PM

SW Minnesota historical society saving, sharing the stories of neighborhood grocery stores

The neighborhoods and towns may be different, but for many people across Minnesota there's a shared memory of mom-and-pop stores that were at the heart of their communities. (And in some cases, still are.)

by Andrew Krueger

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October 26, 2019 12:31 PM

Carbon monoxide suspected in deaths of man, dog at home near Duluth

Authorities say carbon monoxide poisoning is likely to blame for the death of a man Friday at a home near Duluth. A dog in the home also died.

by MPR News Staff

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October 25, 2019 6:30 PM

A conversation with 'Purple Rain' director Albert Magnoli

The Twin Cities Film Festival celebrates “Purple Rain” 35 years after it hit the silver screen.

by Tom Crann, Kyle Shiely and Nick Scheffler

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October 25, 2019 6:30 PM

Hepatitis A infections rising in Minnesota

There have been 44 reported hepatitis A infections in Minnesota and state officials suspect many more infections have not been reported.

by Jon Collins

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October 25, 2019 6:00 PM

Sen. Tina Smith sides with House Dems in impeachment inquiry

DFL Sen. Tina Smith said on Friday that Republicans in Washington are wrong to minimize the impeachment investigation into President Trump. During a community event held at a suburban high school, the senator also discussed her proposal to help schools upgrade their cafeterias.

by Brian Bakst

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October 25, 2019 3:38 PM

Minnesota law enforcement agencies, pharmacies to collect unwanted prescription drugs

Saturday’s drop-off sites also will be collecting vaping devices and fluids, including illegal cannabis oil cartridges, for the first time in the event’s nine-year history.

by Mohamed Ibrahim

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October 25, 2019 1:43 PM

Duluth bridge project to restart after construction disturbed burial ground

The flood alleviation project halted in early 2017 after unearthing human remains. It will be completely redesigned after boundaries of cemetery are marked.

by Euan Kerr

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October 25, 2019 1:40 PM

Man sentenced for setting fire to Duluth synagogue

"Some of us feel scarred and others lost," said rabbi in letter to court as Matthew James Amiot, 36, was sentenced to four years probation.

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October 25, 2019 10:17 AM

Protesters demand release of dashcam video in fatal police shooting of Brian Quinones

Brian Quinones, 30, was killed after a brief encounter with police Sept. 7. Protesters are calling for all police videos to be released to the public.

by Brandt Williams and Matt Sepic

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