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It’s the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. Except maybe in farm country

It’s the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. Except maybe in farm country

In Minnesota, there are fissures between rural and urban Democrats, and they’re front and center with Gov. Tim Walz emphasizing his rural roots as a vice-presidential candidate. Some Democrats feel like their party is out of touch with rural voters.
by Catharine Richert

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Ex-cop convicted in Floyd killing released from prison

Ex-cop convicted in Floyd killing released from prison

One of the former Minneapolis police officers convicted in the 2020 killing of George Floyd was released from prison on Tuesday. Thomas Lane, who received the shortest sentence of the four ex-officers involved in Floyd’s death, is the first to leave custody.
by Matt Sepic

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Former U.S. Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case

Former U.S. Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in his federal fraud case. The New York Republican entered the plea Monday in a courtroom in Long Island. His trial had been set to start in early September.
by The Associated Press

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Photos: Cornbread Harris and Jimmy Jam celebrate book release at Cedar

Photos: Cornbread Harris and Jimmy Jam celebrate book release at Cedar

On Friday, Aug. 16, many music legends gathered at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis to celebrate the release of “Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs, and Salvation of Cornbread Harris” by Andrea Swensson, out now on University of Minnesota Press.

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Who applied for social equity business licenses in Minnesota, by the numbers

Who applied for social equity business licenses in Minnesota, by the numbers

Hundreds of entrepreneurs, cultivators and retailers are eagerly waiting to find out if they’ll be able to source, grow and sell recreational marijuana in Minnesota by next year.
by Gracie Stockton and Cari Spencer

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A HUGE upheaval: A local improv theater loses two artistic staffers over issues of inclusion

A HUGE upheaval: A local improv theater loses two artistic staffers over issues of inclusion

HUGE Improv Theater in Minneapolis is dealing with internal turmoil and leadership changes after the co-executive and diversity and inclusion director publicly criticized a new show.
by Max Sparber

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