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July 17, 2023 4:47 PM

New report says nearly 1 in 5 Minnesota inmates walk out of prison homeless

Around 4,500 people a year get out of prison in Minnesota, and nearly 1,000 are released onto the street, with nowhere to go.

by Tim Nelson

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July 17, 2023 4:32 PM

What Russia's Black Sea grain blockade could mean for Minnesota

Russia’s decision to pull out of the agreement to let Ukrainian grain shipments pass through the Black Sea could have ripple effects for Minnesota agribusiness firms such as Cargill, farmers and the East African community.

by Emily Bright and Megan Burks

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July 17, 2023 4:22 PM

Morrison County deputy struck by vehicle is stable, improving

Deputy Brady Pundsack was directing traffic leaving from the Freedom Fest music festival in Pierz Saturday night when he was struck by an SUV.

by Kirsti Marohn

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July 17, 2023 4:08 PM

'On the edge': Minnesota farmers, gardeners, cities wait to see if rain will curb worsening drought

Widespread rain expected soon could spare the region from seeing the most serious effects of drought. But a continued dry pattern could quickly make things worse for farmers and gardeners.

by Peter Cox

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July 17, 2023 2:20 PM

Exploring Minnesota’s natural underground wonders: caves

Minnesota is known for having 10,000 lakes but did you know the southeastern region of the state has 400 natural caves? Three cave experts invite you to explore Minnesota’s windows to the underworld.

by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier and Nicole Johnson

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July 17, 2023 2:07 PM

Got tipping rage? This barista reveals what it's like to be behind the tip screen

The rise in tipping has many customers fuming, but one worker who depends on tips says most customers misunderstand what they are — and shares what it feels like when people don't tip.

by Stacey Vanek Smith

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July 17, 2023 1:58 PM

Taylor Swift just made Billboard history, again

Swift became the first woman and third artist ever to have four of the Top 10 albums on Billboard's 200 chart. This latest milestone comes weeks after the release of “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version).”

by Rachel Treisman

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July 17, 2023 1:27 PM

Georgia mass shooting suspect is killed during intense search and 3 officers are wounded, police say

All of the victims were in their 60s and residents of the same Hampton, Ga. subdivision where the suspect lived.

by The Associated Press

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July 17, 2023 12:31 PM

Allina Health announces layoffs affecting around 350 workers

The layoffs include workers at Mercy and United Hospitals, according to internal emails shared with MPR News.

by Michelle Wiley

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July 17, 2023 12:27 PM

Teenage girl fatally shot in Minneapolis

Minneapolis police say a teenage girl was fatally shot in the city’s East Isles neighborhood early Monday morning.

by Tim Nelson

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