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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

From local stories from your Minnesota neighbors to breaking news updates across the state, we have you covered.

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Children in the line of fire in recent Mpls shootings

Minneapolis police investigators are still looking for the person(s) who shot and wounded a pregnant woman, a 14-month-old baby and a 17-year-old boy last week on the city’s north side.  At a vigil held near the site of the shooting, community leaders pleaded for witnesses to come forward and help police find who fired the…
by Brandt Williams

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State Fair photo challenge: Heat

State Fair photo challenge: Heat

MPR News seeks your State Fair photos. To add a bit of a creative challenge to this call for photos we are looking for your images that capture heat. You can submit you photos by adding #tellmpr to an Instagram or Twitter post, you could also add a photo to our Flickr group. We will…
by Michael Olson

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Your Fair photos: Flavor

I'm worried we don't have enough cotton candy. #statefair #tellmpr pic.twitter.com/8II9DrSwAC — Lauren Mihajlov (@lmihajlov) August 23, 2013 #mnstatefair #tellmpr here's a photo for the flavor challenge, honey from clover to buckwheat! pic.twitter.com/qtAUZ69fUn — Julia Schrenkler (@juliaschrenkler) August 23, 2013 Photo by bfreshphoto: “Best food at the fair: comet corn. Liquid nitrogen-dipped carmel corn with Read more →
by Michael Olson

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Is playing football good for kids?

Is playing football good for kids?

“Parents who are looking for authoritative answers to their questions about the safety of youth football, hockey and other sports may just have to wait,” reports the Daily Circuit blog. “Responding to concerns about the long-term effects of concussions and other injuries, people who work in youth sports are devising ways to make football safer.…
by Michael Olson

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Woman, 84, found after 48 hours in Minn. woods

An 84-year-old woman who spent 48 hours alone in a Chisholm forest after getting lost on a solo walk was found safe with just a few scratches and some mosquito bites.

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#fairhack trifecta: Save time at the booths, be prepared and remember where you parked

#fairhack trifecta: Save time at the booths, be prepared and remember where you parked

Today’s #fairhack is a three-parter from Julie Blaha of Ramsey, Minn.: Hack #1: Be prepared. Plan ahead, stay hydrated, wear comfortable shoes. It’s all about going in prepped and ready to go. Check out the list of events and food ahead of time, and figure out your must-sees. (If you have a smartphone, the fair’s Read more →
by Meg Martin

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