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October 3, 2024 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Hope’s quiet departure, a wordless portrayal of shared sorrow and resilience at the Jungle

This week Art Hounds recommend “SPEECHLESS” by The Moving Company, Franconia’s 5 Minute Film Fest and an Irish tale at Bryant Lake Bowl.

by Emily Bright

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October 2, 2024 6:59 PM

Heavy rainfall made this year’s pumpkin harvest ‘one of the hardest’

It’s finally pumpkin season but this year’s heavy rainfall has made the harvest “one of the hardest,” according to University of Minnesota pumpkin expert Jenny Thull.

by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Lukas Levin

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October 1, 2024 6:00 PM

Red River Valley man preserves legacy of Hispanic migrant workers who settled there

Ken Mendez lives in Minnesota’ s Red River Valley, where some of the first Hispanic communities settled in the state. They arrived in the early 1900s as migrant farmers to the area and played a part in building the sugar beet industry.

by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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October 1, 2024 5:09 PM

Report: Relationship abuse led to killing of 40 people last year, most yet since 1989

A new report shows 40 people were killed last year as a result of relationship abuse. This includes victims, bystanders and intervenors. It’s the highest number since Violence Free Minnesota, a statewide coalition, began tracking intimate partner violence in 1989.

by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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October 1, 2024 4:50 PM

Habitat for Humanity volunteers continue Carter’s legacy on 100th birthday

For 40 years, the project has brought together volunteers, celebrities and elected officials to build homes and highlight the need for affordable housing.

by Sarah Thamer

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October 1, 2024 4:00 AM

As debate rages over coverage, rural Minnesotans face challenges getting fertility care

For many rural Minnesotans getting treatments is still really hard and expensive. The stark reality is 1 in 6 in the state are currently experiencing infertility, and for those living outside the metro, treatment options are especially limited.

by Hannah Yang

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September 30, 2024 7:32 PM

Volunteers break ground in St. Paul for Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project

The project will include 147 single-family homes, town homes and 3-plex and 4-plex townhomes on St. Paul’s East Side.

by Sarah Thamer

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September 30, 2024 5:29 PM

Foster care placement case puts Minnesota Native twins at center of ICWA controversy

The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in a case concerning the foster care placement of two Native children who were removed from their mother. The decision in this state Supreme Court case could have implications for the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act.

by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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September 30, 2024 4:00 AM

What Tim Walz's past debate performances reveal about how he may take on JD Vance

Gov. Tim Walz’s track record suggests the Democratic governor will focus on his experiences pre-politics. Those who’ve debated him before say Walz has a down-to-earth style that is relatable — but that style can also cause problems for the governor.

by Dana Ferguson