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Lutherans in Walz's Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election season

Lutherans in Walz's Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election season

Midwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. But how Lutherans live their faith in the public sphere, especially on hot-button issues, can be as varied as marshmallow-topped hotdish and prickly pear cactus salad that are served at congregations across Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Washington County law enforcement arrest person of interest after Hugo homicide

Washington County law enforcement arrest person of interest after Hugo homicide

Authorities say they have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a homicide that occurred Monday in Hugo, a city about 15 miles north of the Twin Cities.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Anna Haecherl

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This preventive drug could be a ‘game changer’ in ending the HIV epidemic

This preventive drug could be a ‘game changer’ in ending the HIV epidemic

In newly released data, lenacapavir, given via a twice-yearly injection, has shown remarkable effectiveness at eliminating HIV transmission during sexual contact. But its cost could be an issue.
by David Cox and Maria Isabel Barros Guinle

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Manzardo homers, Clase gets 46th save as Guardians rally past Twins 4-3 to tighten grip on Central

Manzardo homers, Clase gets 46th save as Guardians rally past Twins 4-3 to tighten grip on Central

The win moved the Guardians 7 1/2 games ahead of the defending division champion Twins. Minnesota's division chances are essentially done, and every loss puts a possible wild-card spot in jeopardy.
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Can Winona County turn around its lagging voter turnout? These people are working to do that

Can Winona County turn around its lagging voter turnout? These people are working to do that

Early voting begins Friday across Minnesota. And organizers in Winona County, which has some of the lowest voter turnout in the state, are uniting for one cause: not a specific candidate or political party, but simply registering people to vote.
by Clay Masters

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The revamped and revitalized Vikings are thriving behind a much deeper defense

The revamped and revitalized Vikings are thriving behind a much deeper defense

The Vikings are undefeated behind their carefully revamped defense and a revitalized quarterback in Sam Darnold. They beat the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers 23-17 with six sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery.
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Gymnast Jordan Chiles appeals to Swiss supreme court for her Olympic bronze medal

Gymnast Jordan Chiles appeals to Swiss supreme court for her Olympic bronze medal

Chiles was awarded the bronze medal at the Paris floor exercise final. But her medal was revoked by an arbitration court, which ruled an inquiry that had improved her score was filed seconds too late.
by Becky Sullivan

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