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October 9, 2019 9:00 PM

Democrats worry Trump has a 2020 head start in Minnesota

While the president’s reelection campaign focuses on Minnesota, Democrats have not settled on a nominee and are worried Trump could be the first Republican to win the state’s electoral votes since 1972.

by Mark Zdechlik

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October 9, 2019 6:35 PM

St. Paul prepares to close an encampment near the Mississippi

St. Paul officials have ordered 16 people camped near the Mississippi River to move by Thursday, one of approximately 120 homeless encampments cleared so far this year.

by Martin Moylan

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October 9, 2019 4:05 PM

Trump supporters rally against Mpls. Mayor Frey ahead of president's visit to city

About 30 protesters wearing red hats and shirts in support of President Trump gathered outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s office on Wednesday. They were outraged that Frey has gone back and forth with the president over security costs associated with Trump’s planned rally Thursday evening at the city-owned Target Center.

by Jon Collins

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October 9, 2019 4:00 PM

In one Twin Cities classroom, learning in Hmong and about being Hmong

"Hmong for Native Speakers" has helped bridge Hmong family culture and classroom academics at Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park. Observers say the experiment offers a possible path to boosting achievement for students of color.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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October 9, 2019 3:46 PM

Thousands of protesters expected in Minneapolis for Trump rally

More than a dozen groups are working together to coordinate protests and they’re training hundreds of marshals to try to keep protesters safe during the event. The groups opposed to President Trump said they don’t want any violence.

by Briana Bierschbach

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October 9, 2019 10:07 AM

Independent TV festival hopes to be an industry catalyst in Duluth

The five-day Catalyst Content Festival kicks off Wednesday in Duluth. It's like a film festival, but for "episodic content." Think: Netflix or Hulu. Festival organizers moved the event to Duluth this year, and say they hope to be here for the long haul.

by Dan Kraker

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October 9, 2019 9:25 AM

‘A lot of history being lost’: Crow Wing County preserves historic fire tower

Decades ago, observation towers gave foresters a bird's-eye view to spot the telltale smoke of a wildfire. But technology rendered those towers mostly obsolete, and many have disappeared from the landscape. But the fire tower in Pequot Lakes is about to be given its second life.

by Kirsti Marohn

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October 9, 2019 4:00 AM

Trump visit: Minneapolis road closures, lots of cops and more

Traffic snarls and crowds will extend from the international airport to downtown Minneapolis where President Trump hosts a campaign rally at the Target Center Thursday night.

by Cody Nelson

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October 9, 2019 4:00 AM

Trump supporters line up early as Minneapolis police prepare for crowds

Minneapolis officials have been busy preparing for the president’s campaign stop. Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said there will be a visible and robust law enforcement presence around Target Center.

by Matt Sepic

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October 8, 2019 6:11 PM

Minnesota Attorney General Ellison sues Minneapolis landlord

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued a Minneapolis landlord, charging the property owner with failing to keep rental units livable, retaliating against tenants contacting housing inspectors and scheming to profit from evictions.

by Martin Moylan

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