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October 18, 2019 4:00 AM

There's an election this year. Here's everything on the ballot

There’s a lot at stake this year in Minnesota’s local elections on Nov. 5: four county commissioner elections, 107 school district elections and 30 municipal, plus school referenda.

by Cody Nelson

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October 17, 2019 7:25 PM

Former Gov. Mark Dayton's portrait links him to the State Capitol he helped restore

Former Gov. Mark Dayton returned to the Minnesota State Capitol Thursday for the unveiling of his official portrait in which the Capitol itself glows behind him.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 17, 2019 6:30 PM

Microsoft joins futuristic farm venture near Fargo

Company president Brad Smith announced Thursday that Microsoft is contributing $1.5 million to help get the venture started.

by Dan Gunderson

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October 17, 2019 5:18 PM

Expansion and renovation of Capri Theater in north Minneapolis kicks off

The 20,000-foot expansion of the sole theater in north Minneapolis will include green space, a technology center for teenagers and a scene shop to teach construction skills. It will also house a 100- to 125-seat community hall that can be used for theater productions, officials said.

by Tarkor Zehn

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October 17, 2019 4:43 PM

New survey finds Minnesota students feel less safe, less healthy

The Minnesota Student Survey checks in every three years. Some of its findings are disturbing.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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October 17, 2019 4:28 PM

Duluth radar picks up enormous flock of ducks over Aitkin County

When a mysterious pattern appeared on their radar screens Wednesday morning, hovering over Aitkin County, the staff at the National Weather Service in Duluth puzzled over what it might be.

by John Enger

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October 17, 2019 1:31 PM

Minneapolis police ask for help finding missing child

Police say two siblings were last seen Wednesday at their home in northeast Minneapolis. The 7-year-old has been located and found safe and sound, police say, but the 13-year-old child remains missing.

by Tim Nelson

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October 17, 2019 10:52 AM

Returnin’ the Irvin: Floating museum comes home to Duluth

After more than a year away, the William A. Irvin was towed back Wednesday night to its parking spot in Duluth’s Minnesota Slip. But to come back home, the ship had to repeat a painfully slow squeeze through a pedestrian bridge.

by Dan Kraker

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October 17, 2019 10:19 AM

Welcome to MSP parking. Do you have a reservation?

Yes, you can now go online and book a parking spot at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. There’s even a discount for people who reserve spots rather than just drive up. Here’s how it works.

by Tim Nelson

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October 17, 2019 5:22 AM

Lawsuit seeks to clear Minneapolis sidewalks of e-scooters

Noah McCourt, an advocate for people with disabilities, claims scooter companies and the city of Minneapolis are violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.

by Matt Sepic

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