Greater Minnesota

October 13, 2023 4:00 AM

Roots of the Dancing Debutantes: Artist Russell Sharon looks back

Now in his mid-70s, Minnesota-based artist Russell Sharon covered thousands of miles during a decades-long career. Once a figure in the New York art world, he's relatively unknown in the part of northern Minnesota where he grew up. But that could change when his exhibit “Roots: A Retrospective” opens this weekend.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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October 12, 2023 2:42 PM

Minnesota high schoolers learn about the state's judicial system

St. Paul’s federal courthouse welcomed about sixty high schoolers Thursday to learn about the state’s judicial system.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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October 11, 2023 1:42 PM

Avian flu detected in Meeker County turkey flock

It’s the first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota since last spring, and likely is connection to the fall migration of wild birds.

by Kirsti Marohn

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October 10, 2023 11:33 AM

Mural honoring Dakota people unveiled in Red Wing

A community gathering Monday in Red Wing, Minn., celebrated the unveiling of a large-scale outdoor mural honoring the Dakota people and Chief Red Wing.

by MPR News Staff

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October 10, 2023 5:45 AM

Gourd big or go home: Minnesotan grows world's largest pumpkin, breaks his own record

A Minnesota man’s 2,749-pound pumpkin breaks the world record for heaviest pumpkin.

by Heidi Raschke

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October 9, 2023 1:55 PM

Cass County revives search for man missing since 2009

Eighty-two-year-old Peter Achermann was last seen on July 24, 2009, when he left his home to run errands. His vehicle was found the next day in the middle of a minimum maintenance road in Becker Township.

by Kirsti Marohn

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October 6, 2023 6:45 AM

Historic theater's reopening brings hope for downtown Little Falls

Renovating the 90-year-old Falls Theatre is just the latest ambitious project Phil and Susy Prosapio have taken on to boost the city's downtown.

by Kirsti Marohn

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October 5, 2023 4:00 PM

Plainview on edge as law enforcement investigates student incidents

Law enforcement is investigating two incidents that happened in the days leading up to high school homecoming in the southeastern Minnesota town, including what the police chief describes as an alleged assault.

by Catharine Richert

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October 5, 2023 10:35 AM

MSU Mankato and Mayo Clinic expand partnership to retain students, address workforce shortage

Minnesota State University, Mankato and Mayo Clinic Health System say they will be collaborating more to retain students and address workforce shortages in the region.

by Hannah Yang

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October 4, 2023 3:46 PM

Plainview police investigating alleged assault among high school students

Some homecoming events at the Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School were canceled last week amidst a district investigation of a “violation of its code of conduct” among some students. Local police say new information has come to light, prompting an investigation.

by Catharine Richert

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