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Boom in online programs could reshape Minn. education

From Albert Lea to Bemidji to St. Paul, the number of public school districts and charters racing to build online academies is soaring.
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She bought 47 guns last month. Police are already finding them in shooting investigations

Air Force Reserve pilot Lt. Col. Josh Nelson was grounded after losing his colon to disease. But with the help of his doctor, he persuaded the militar
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Minnesota pilot is first to return to Air Force flight duty after losing colon

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More EV charging stations on the horizon for Minnesota

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Hennepin County defense attorneys push for more diverse jury pools

  • Chauvin juror breaks down what worked for prosecution
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England players booed for taking a knee despite plea by team
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Two drown, child hospitalized as heat wave sends many to lakes, pools to cool off
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In scary scene at Euro 2020, Eriksen collapses on the field
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Minnesota Vikings superfan Millie Wall dies at 102
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As consumers increasingly venture away from home, demand has begun to shift toward services, including restaurant meals. That, plus problems with supp
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As consumers increasingly venture away from home, demand has begun to shift toward services, including restaurant meals. That, plus problems with supply, has led to fast-rising prices.

Minn. consumers, businesses deal with surprising price jolt

Some believe the fast-rising prices are temporary. Others worry the situation could spiral into something longer lasting.
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In this Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, file photo, a Republican election challenger at right watches over election inspectors as they examine a ballot as vo
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Exodus of election officials raises concerns of partisanship

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Twins catcher Mitch Garver, right, uses a “one-knee-down” setup to improve his form with pitches low in the strike zone.
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Scoggins: Garver will do anything for an edge, and pays the price

  • Berrios pitches seven strong innings as Twins beat Houston 5-2
Regan Smith trained for the upcoming U.S. Olympic swim trials at the Brooklyn Center Community Center pool Wednesday.
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'I'm confident ... I'm ready': Regan Smith knows the way to the Tokyo games

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Lake Itasca, pictured in 2014 at the point it flows into the Mississippi River, is one of Minnesota’s coldwater lakes that hasn’t lost oxygen.
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Minnesota freshwater lakes are rapidly losing oxygen as temperatures climb

  • Anderson: DNR leader Strommen turns to the people for help
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A family kayaked down a river that feeds into Lake Superior in Big Bay Town Park on Madeline Island, WI.

North Coast: The 12 best Midwestern beaches to visit this summer

Don't let the coastal elites tell you that the Midwest has no beaches.
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The sheep ranch near Roswell where the first flying saucer was said to have crashed in July 1947.

The big UFO report, in context

Demand more accountability of the message and the messengers.

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