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Lockdown at Minnetonka HS lifted; authorities determine 'suspicious' people were a work crew

Lockdown at Minnetonka HS lifted; authorities determine 'suspicious' people were a work crew

Minnetonka High School was placed into lockdown on Tuesday as police responded to a report of suspicious people on campus. Authorities later said it was a work crew at the school.
by MPR News Staff

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Campfire ban now in place for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Campfire ban now in place for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Deepening drought conditions have led officials to ban campfires in northern Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Meanwhile, authorities reported an increase in activity in recent days at a smoldering wildfire in the BWCAW.
by Dan Kraker and Andrew Krueger

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Vance and Walz are both veterans. Here's what it means to have a vet VP

Vance and Walz are both veterans. Here's what it means to have a vet VP

For the first time since 1996, both major parties have picked a veteran for vice president — a fact that some veterans' groups are hoping it leads to greater understanding of military and vet issues.
by Quil Lawrence

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Justice Department No. 3 official pledges to fight hate crimes, fueled by personal story

Justice Department No. 3 official pledges to fight hate crimes, fueled by personal story

The Justice Department's third-in-command talked about the department's pledge to fight hate crimes, and shared he was close in age to Matthew Shepard, whose death inspired a federal law helping to prosecute people fueled by hate.
by Carrie Johnson

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How young Republicans and Democrats are whipping up votes in key districts

How young Republicans and Democrats are whipping up votes in key districts

As the presidential race ramps up in Georgia, one vital voting demographic is mobilizing and hoping to impact the race: young people.
by Mary Louise Kelly, Erika Ryan, Kira Wakeam and Courtney Dorning

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JD Vance’s time on the trail has often been overshadowed by self-made controversy

JD Vance’s time on the trail has often been overshadowed by self-made controversy

Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance is prolific on the campaign trail with speeches and talking to reporters, but his messaging has at times been overshadowed by controversy often of his own making.
by Stephen Fowler

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This Minnesota Lynx fan crochets at every single home game. But she may not be allowed to next year

This Minnesota Lynx fan crochets at every single home game. But she may not be allowed to next year

Christina McCollum is known for her crafting. The season ticket holder attends every Lynx game with a crochet hook in hand, but next year it may not be permitted.
by Sam Stroozas

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