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Chaos at Minnesota conventions reignites calls for a new way of choosing candidates

Scrapping caucuses and moving up primary elections is gaining traction among those who say the state's century-old system is outdated. The post Chaos at Minnesota conventions reignites calls for a new...

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Timotheé Chalamet is an omnipresent star, but he could use some competition

Having to defend his spot at the top could push the actor to new heights, but who's going to rise up as a serious challenger? The post Timotheé Chalamet is an omnipresent star, but he could use some c...

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Cheeseheads? Nah. Minnesota hosts true fromagières.

At the American Cheese Society competition, hosted annually in Minneapolis, volunteers go home with samples. They’re pretty gouda. The post Cheeseheads? Nah. Minnesota hosts true fromagières. appeare...

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Demuth joins Qualls, Lindell in August GOP primary to face Klobuchar

Plus: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey names interim chief; MilkJam Creamery recalls certain ice cream flavors; fire chiefs struggle to fill their ranks; and more. The post Demuth joins Qualls, Lindell in...

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The hidden cost of convenience in higher education

Online higher education has its place, but residential learning on campus offers relationships and life lessons that shouldn't be discounted. The post The hidden cost of convenience in higher educatio...

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Documenters report: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority moves to sell Oak Park building

The MPHA approved putting up for sale its building on Oak Park Avenue. Its current operator, Avenues for Youth, is moving to a new building. The post Documenters report: Minneapolis Public Housing Aut...

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A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

From Judy Blume to Louise Erdrich, author-owned bookstores are thriving across the U.S. The post A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors appeared first on MinnPost....

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Fort Snelling joins nationwide trend of holding ‘mega master’ immigration hearings, raising due process concerns

Advocates say the docket of 73 cases put into one hearing at Fort Snelling immigration court is unprecedented, reflects administration push to boost deportations. The post Fort Snelling joins nationwi...

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Parking lots get hot and are bad for storm runoff. Minneapolis, other cities are testing options

The heat emanating from parking lots spreads, contributing to what’s known as the urban heat island effect. The post Parking lots get hot and are bad for storm runoff. Minneapolis, other cities are te...

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Police overtime costs projected to put MPD more than $23 million over budget

Minneapolis officials warn police overspending threatens city's financial health. Also: a ruling in an ICE arrest case and criticism of the GOP's Chauvin tribute. The post Police overtime costs projec...

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Spotlight on food prices shines light on monopoly forces in grocery industry

A settlement in an antitrust case brought by Minnesota and several other states will limit information sharing among meat processors. Attorney General Keith Ellison says such data led to higher prices...

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Pete Hegseth’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ prayer left no room for Minnesota’s tradition of civic restraint

Instead of using broadly shared language, he spoke from within a specific theological framework and positioned the event inside it. The post Pete Hegseth’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ prayer left no room for Minne...

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‘The strobe lights need to be turned off’: An educational, patience-testing weekend with DFL politicians and party activists

With Klobuchar and Flanagan already in the cat bird’s seat, the convention was defined by neophyte Kobey Layne and mild misadventures. The post ‘The strobe lights need to be turned off’: An education...

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“The strobe lights need to be turned off”: An educational, patience-testing weekend with DFL politicians and party activists

With Klobuchar and Flanagan already in the cat bird’s seat, the convention was defined by neophyte Kobey Layne and mild misadventures. The post “The strobe lights need to be turned off”: An education...

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