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Storms roll through Minnesota. Walz waits for VP nominee news from Harris

Severe thunderstorms rolled across parts of Minnesota Wednesday. Some storms produced large hail. Several potential vice presidential candidates, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are waiting for an announcement by likely presidential Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
by Phil Picardi

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Apple River tubing stabbing sentencing; School board candidate filing opens

A Minnesota man was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Wisconsin today for fatally stabbing a teenager two years ago. 54-year-old Nicolae Miu was tubing on the Apple River in Wisconsin in 2022 and got into an altercation with a group of people. The filing period to run for school board candidate in November’s election is now open.
by Emily Reese

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Nicolae Miu to be sentenced in Apple River stabbing. Duluth settles with couple over alleged police racism

A Minnesota man convicted in the fatal stabbing of a teenager during a tubing trip on Wisconsin’s Apple River faces sentencing Wednesday. And the Duluth City Council has agreed to pay $135,000 to a couple to settle allegations of racism by police. 
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Flooding FEMA relief; Ellison seeks review of gun carry ban decision

More disaster relief is coming for individuals affected by last month's flooding. And Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said today he’s seeking further review of a court ruling that struck down a state law banning 18- to 20-year-olds from obtaining permits to carry guns in public.
by Emily Reese

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Duluth amends new ordinance to bar public camping. 2024 traffic deaths outpacing last year

The Duluth City Council approved a proposal Monday night to crack down on public camping. Backers say it does not criminalize homelessness. And the number of traffic fatalities in Minnesota continues to run far ahead of last year’s pace.
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Minneapolis park workers back on the job; Kellogg Boulevard bridge closes for three years

Minneapolis park workers are set to be back on the job today after reaching a deal late last week to end a three-week strike. And after years of planning, the Kellogg Boulevard and Third Street bridge in St. Paul is now closed for replacement.
by Emily Reese

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Trump and Vance visit St. Cloud. Moriarty hired outside firm for Londregan case

Minnesota was front and center over the weekend on the political stage. Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance rallied thousands of supporters in St. Cloud. And Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty hired outside lawyers to prosecute state trooper Ryan Londregan, costing taxpayers more than $500,000.
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Minneapolis park workers strike agreement; Presidential campaigning in Minnesota

After a strike of more than three weeks, the union representing Minneapolis park workers says it’s reached a tentative contract agreement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. And ahead of former President Donald Trump's campaign rally tomorrow, Minnesota Democrats will hold a vote-canvassing event for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Trump coming to Minnesota this weekend. Funeral for Vikings‘ Khyree Jackson held in Maryland

Former President Donald Trump will rally supporters this weekend in Minnesota. And a contingent of Minnesota Vikings coaches and executives will be in Maryland Friday morning for the funeral of Khyree Jackson.
by Emily Bright

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Minneapolis protest against Israeli prime minister; Minneapolis park worker strike update

More than 20 people were arrested in Minneapolis yesterday at a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress. And unionized Minneapolis Park workers have been on strike for three weeks in an increasingly tense labor dispute with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
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