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As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, Minnesota’s six National Park Service units are open but visiting them isn’t the experience the public might expect.

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Two Minnesota fishing businesses join forces to expand their specialties

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Tolkkinen: Badly injured in a hockey accident, rural teen shows that sometimes, hope pays off

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Federal shutdown, MEA weekend doesn’t slow traffic at MSP

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