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3 more sets of remains tied to the 1921 Tulsa race riots found with gunshot wounds

3 more sets of remains tied to the 1921 Tulsa race riots found with gunshot wounds

The 1921 Tulsa race riots began after a Black man was accused of assaulting a white woman. The case was later dismissed in court, but historians estimate that up to 300 people died during the riots.
by Ayana Archie

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Minnesota gets front-row role in Democratic National Convention with Walz on presidential ticket

Minnesota gets front-row role in Democratic National Convention with Walz on presidential ticket

The Democratic National Convention begins Monday in Chicago. Minnesota will play a large role this year because Gov. Tim Walz is on the ticket. 
by Clay Masters

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On Cross Lake, loons make the case for protecting Minnesota's wild shores

On Cross Lake, loons make the case for protecting Minnesota's wild shores

Environmental advocates are tapping into Minnesotans’ passion for loons to focus attention on how lake health and natural shorelines are vital for the survival of Minnesota’s beloved state bird.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Harris and Walz make small town stops and campaign phone calls on Pennsylvania bus tour before DNC

Harris and Walz make small town stops and campaign phone calls on Pennsylvania bus tour before DNC

Throughout their stops, Vice President Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz shied away from policy or much politics, instead sticking to broad-strokes messages focused on character, perseverance and the future of the country.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Vikings agree to 1-year contract with veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore

Minnesota Vikings agree to 1-year contract with veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract with Stephon Gilmore on Sunday, the fifth cornerback — and by far the most accomplished — the team has added since training camp began in an effort to bolster a vital position group.
by The Associated Press

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The Democratic National Convention starts today in Chicago. Here's how to watch

The Democratic National Convention starts today in Chicago. Here's how to watch

NPR will be reporting live from the convention in Chicago, including live updates online, live video each night and live special coverage on air and on video Wednesday and Thursday night.
by Emily Alfin Johnson and Heidi Glenn

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Backup QB Nick Mullens throws TD pass in Vikings' 27-12 win over Browns

Backup QB Nick Mullens throws TD pass in Vikings' 27-12 win over Browns

Nick Mullens threw a touchdown pass on the heels of Minnesota’s quarterback rotation getting jumbled this week by J.J McCarthy’s injury and the Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 27-12 in an exhibition.
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Twins beat struggling Rangers 5-2

Twins beat struggling Rangers 5-2

Willi Castro drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single and another Minnesota run scored on the play due to a throwing error as the Twins rallied to beat the slumping Texas Rangers 5-2.
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