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Volunteers help save rare plants across Minnesota

Volunteers help save rare plants across Minnesota

Minnesota has more than 300 rare native plant species. In many locations, plants were last documented decades ago. A new program is using volunteers to help search for the plants and collect seeds to preserve genetic material.
by Dan Gunderson

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Man accused of driving car into outdoor patio in St. Louis Park faces 11 criminal charges

Man accused of driving car into outdoor patio in St. Louis Park faces 11 criminal charges

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office filed two counts of criminal vehicular homicide and nine counts of criminal vehicular operation against Steven Frane Bailey of St. Louis Park.
by MPR News Staff

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5 things to know about the U.K.’s suspension of some arms exports to Israel

5 things to know about the U.K.’s suspension of some arms exports to Israel

The U.K. exports explosive devices, guns and fighter jet components to Israel. But it's suspending some arms shipments, fearing Israel could used them in violation of international law.
by Lauren Frayer and Fatima Al-Kassab

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New hopes, endless possibilities as school starts across most of Minnesota

New hopes, endless possibilities as school starts across most of Minnesota

The new school year began on Tuesday for most Minnesota students. While many challenges lie ahead, a visit Tuesday to Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary in Minneapolis shows why it’s hard to beat the promise of a first day of school.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Russian missiles blast Ukrainian military academy and hospital, killing more than 50, officials say

Russian missiles blast Ukrainian military academy and hospital, killing more than 50, officials say

Ukraine is in mourning after Russian missiles tore into a military academy, killing more than 50 people and injuring more than 270. It’s one of the deadliest attacks of the two-and-a-half year war.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota booksellers talk recommendations, BookTok and how Gen Z is saving bookstores

Minnesota booksellers talk recommendations, BookTok and how Gen Z is saving bookstores

Summer is winding down, but that doesn’t mean the casual beach read is going anywhere. We spoke with three Minnesota booksellers about what is flying off their shelves.
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota State Fair attendance breaks 5 daily records for 2024, falls short of overall record

Minnesota State Fair attendance breaks 5 daily records for 2024, falls short of overall record

The fair’s final weekend — which traditionally sees the biggest crowds each year — saw some of the highest jumps in attendance numbers. The weekend’s cooler and drier weather also likely helped draw people to the fair.
by MPR News Staff

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PWHL hires AHL executive Melissa Caruso to replace Darwitz as GM of defending champion Minnesota

PWHL hires AHL executive Melissa Caruso to replace Darwitz as GM of defending champion Minnesota

The long-awaited hiring comes as the PWHL prepares to open its second season in December. Caruso replaces former U.S. Olympian Natalie Darwitz, who was removed by the league in June following a monthslong review and mere weeks after Minnesota clinched the Walter Cup in a decisive fifth game.
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