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Twin Cities

Edelson wins Hennepin County Board seat in special election

Edelson wins Hennepin County Board seat in special election

DFL state Rep. Heather Edelson will fill a vacant seat on the Hennepin County Board, after winning a special election on Tuesday. There were mixed results for school district referendum questions on the ballot around the state.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Paint it black? A beloved community mural is painted over in northeast Minneapolis

Paint it black? A beloved community mural is painted over in northeast Minneapolis

Gustavo Lira’s mural in northeast Minneapolis — symbolizing cultural embrace and funded by a Great Streets grant —— was painted over without his knowledge, sparking community outrage and highlighting the need for better communication and protections for public art.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Minnesota semiconductor manufacturer awarded nearly $200 million in state, federal funding for expansion

Minnesota semiconductor manufacturer awarded nearly $200 million in state, federal funding for expansion

Bloomington's Polar Semiconductor is beginning a $525 million expansion that it says will double its output and create 160 new jobs. It’s slated to receive nearly $200 million in state and federal funding for the project.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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