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Stories from July 5, 2024

Minnesota GOP candidate under fire for remarks; Rondo group cuts ties with chef Sutherland

The endorsed Minnesota Republican Party candidate for U.S. Senate is coming under fire for comments regarded as anti-Semitic. A nonprofit in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood said today that it’s canceling its partnership with Justin Sutherland after prosecutors charged the celebrity chef with making violent threats toward his girlfriend. Sutherland’s attorney says the charges are “riddled with false truths.”
by Emily Reese

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Rapidan Dam partial failure sent more than a century’s worth of sediment pollution downstream

Rapidan Dam partial failure sent more than a century’s worth of sediment pollution downstream

Rapidan Dam’s partial failure sent an estimated 11.6 million cubic yards of sediment downstream. Experts are worried about its ecological impacts and say it could take years to fully understand them.
by Hannah Yang

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The shadow fighters of the Civil War

The shadow fighters of the Civil War

Historian Patrick O’Donnell spotted an intriguing roadside marker and then spent six years researching a part of the Civil War long forgotten. His new book, “The Unvanquished,” tells the story shape-shifting spies, fearless guerilla fighters and military leaders straight out of a movie.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexico, with its sights set on Texas next

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexico, with its sights set on Texas next

Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Tulum as a Category 2 storm early Friday, following a destructive streak through the Caribbean. It's forecast to gain strength as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico.
by Rachel Treisman

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Sharply contrasted GOP candidates vie for Senate nod against Klobuchar

Sharply contrasted GOP candidates vie for Senate nod against Klobuchar

Minnesota Republicans have routinely run into an electoral buzzsaw against Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar. This year, they’re conflicted over who to put up against the three-term incumbent looking for a fourth.
by Mark Zdechlik

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With suggestive poses and pets, ’wacky’ election campaigning tests Tokyo’s patience

With suggestive poses and pets, ’wacky’ election campaigning tests Tokyo’s patience

This year’s wackiness — notably from non-candidates renting campaign billboard space — is proving exceptional, and residents have flooded election offices with angry calls and messages.
by The Associated Press

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Cats on leashes ... yes, it’s a thing

Cats on leashes ... yes, it’s a thing

For some cats, leashed walks “can certainly create environmental enrichment, get them some more exercise,” says veterinarian Grace Cater. Other cats? Not so much.
by Chloe Veltman

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Biden is still weighing whether to stay in the race, Hawaii governor says

Biden is still weighing whether to stay in the race, Hawaii governor says

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat and a close ally of President Biden, says it's still unclear whether Biden will maintain his bid for a second term. "The president has to make this decision," Green told NPR.
by Brian Mann and Ailsa Chang

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Minneapolis Parks week-long strike. AI in police departments

Minneapolis Parks workers began a week-long strike Thursday with a kickoff party, rally and march. They’re asking for better pay and safety protections. And the Bloomington Police Department is looking into how artificial intelligence can help them, after the Mall of America announced it will start using AI facial recognition.
by Phil Picardi

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Britain swings to the center-left in historic U.K. election landslide

Britain swings to the center-left in historic U.K. election landslide

After 14 years of Conservative rule, Britons elected a new prime minister and parliament dominated by the Labour Party, which hadn't won a national election since Tony Blair, nearly 20 years.
by Lauren Frayer and Fatima Al-Kassab

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Photos: Here's how Minneapolis celebrated Fourth of July alongside the riverfront

Photos: Here's how Minneapolis celebrated Fourth of July alongside the riverfront

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s Red, White & Boom! event returned this Fourth of July offering live entertainment, a variety of food trucks and the popular fireworks display.
by MPR News Staff

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Bonner scores 24 to lift Connecticut Sun past Minnesota Lynx 78-73

Bonner scores 24 to lift Connecticut Sun past Minnesota Lynx 78-73

DeWanna Bonner scored 24 points, Alyssa Thomas had 14 assists, 13 points and 10 rebounds, while DiJonai Carrington made big plays down the stretch to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Minnesota Lynx 78-73. 
by The Associated Press

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With pro soccer calling, Minnesota Aurora works to keep its summer vibe alive

With pro soccer calling, Minnesota Aurora works to keep its summer vibe alive

Minnesota Aurora’s built a reputation as a community-driven team with players who come to compete, enjoy Twin Cities summers and soak up the love of a dedicated fan base. With the team now on a path to going pro, fans and players know big changes may follow.
by Sam Stroozas

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Bloomington police chief discusses police car karaoke and AI facial recognition at Mall of America

Bloomington police chief discusses police car karaoke and AI facial recognition at Mall of America

Bloomington Police Chief Booker T. Hodges says he takes “the blame or credit” for a new YouTube series he hopes will get the public to pay attention to issues they might not otherwise while having a little fun.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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