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July 29, 2016 4:00 AM

Here's how Clinton's nomination is affecting Minnesota Dems

The presidential campaign is already factoring into legislative races, said DFL Party Chair Ken Martin.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 29, 2016 4:00 AM

Documents detail sex, harassment complaints against Nienstedt

The former head of the Twin Cities archdiocese allegedly engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment and retribution.

by Laura Yuen

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July 28, 2016 8:16 AM

Minnesota delegates look forward to Clinton's historic speech

On Thursday night, Clinton will become the first woman in the nation's history to accept a major party nomination for president.

by Mark Zdechlik

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July 28, 2016 8:08 AM

Professor: Discomfort necessary to spur action on police treatment of blacks

Duchess Harris said polls show more support for the goals of Black Lives Matter than previous movements like Civil Rights, but that many theoretical supporters don't realize the role that disruptive tactics play in bringing attention to an issue.

by Jon Collins

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July 28, 2016 6:30 AM

New data: Minn. test scores stagnant, achievement gap unchanged

Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius says newly released test scores have convinced her that schools can't close achievement gaps on their own. She said factors like poverty, homelessness and hunger stall progress.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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July 28, 2016 6:15 AM

Falcon Heights residents call for policing changes after Castile shooting

Many are pressing community leaders to end the city's contract with the St. Anthony Police Department.

by Matt Sepic

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July 28, 2016 4:00 AM

In Minnesota, Ojibwe recall horror of ancestors' death march

In 1850, more than 400 Native Americans died after the government failed to deliver promised food and treaty payments at Big Sandy Lake. Tribal members now gather every summer to remember.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 28, 2016 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Bhangra, vintage bands and a circus

This week on Art Hounds: DJ Rekha, Circus Juventas and a vintage band festival.

by Marianne Combs

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July 27, 2016 8:08 AM

Songwriter finds inspiration in MPR series on Bruce Kramer

Anna Schulze was so touched by Cathy Wurzer's "Living While Dying" series that she wrote "Don't You Fade Away," featured on her new album.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 27, 2016 4:00 AM

To help Clinton, Franken draws on his funny past

Sen. Al Franken says the Clinton campaign asked him to draw on his old job as a funnyman to help make the case against Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention.

by Mark Zdechlik

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