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Report finds Hamline University violated professor’s academic freedom in Islamic art controversy

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Hamline University’s response to a Muslim student’s art class complaint last fall violated the professor’s academic freedom, according to a new report by the American Association of University Professors.

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At 100, St. Paul WWII vet Gordon Kirk ‘still trying to be of assistance to others’

ST. PAUL, Minn. — There were four generations of Gordon Kirks at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Paul on Sunday morning.

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‘In the Dark’ true-crime podcast finds new home with Conde Nast, The New Yorker

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Nine months after being left in the dark by the parent company of Minnesota Public Radio, the award-winning true crime podcast “In the Dark” has found a new home with the New Yorker magazine and Conde Nast Entertainment.

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New books include several crime/mystery standouts and a Vietnam-era drama

We’re looking at an eclectic mix of genres today, including two novels and two in crime/mystery.

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Minn. district settles for $120,000 with teacher who told reporter about legal concerns

ST. PAUL, Minn. — When special-education teacher Rachel Wannarka spoke to a reporter in 2018 about required services she said St. Paul Public Schools wasn’t providing her students, she hoped it would serve as a call to action.

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A look inside Amazon’s new Minnesota facility: Prayer rooms, ablution stations and ‘Chutes and Ladders’

Amazon knows its workforce.

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After booking 2 years ahead, some passengers find their Mississippi cruise canceled 4 days before departure

ST. PAUL, Minns. — Richard and Jean Pletcher hoped to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in style. In April 2020, the Eagan couple paid $18,800 to reserve a luxury cruise from St. Paul to New Orleans, which would have been their sixth voyage with Viking, an international cruise giant based…

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MyPillow's Mike Lindell says FBI seized his cellphone; agency confirms ‘law enforcement activity’

MyPillow founder and 2020 presidential election conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell said Tuesday night that FBI agents seized his cellphone in southern Minnesota — an action at least partly corroborated by the agency.

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Researchers study how urban trees affect environment

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Everyone knows that trees provide shade. What may be less obvious are their contributions to evaporative cooling. Think of tree roots drawing water from the ground and pumping it to their leaves, which effectively sweat H20, cooling the air around them in the process.

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Firefighters roll out ‘The Tommy’ workout to remember one of their own, bring awareness to suicide

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- As St. Paul firefighters stood facing retired Deputy Fire Chief Tom McDonough, he told them how important their support is for him and his family. Wednesday marked two years since the death of his son, firefighter Tommy McDonough.

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With primaries over, Minnesota’s elections take shape

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Crime. Abortion. Inflation. Trust. Distrust.

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French riverboat tour was worth the pandemic wait

“We’ve been waiting for you” was the common theme among our cabin crew, bartenders, waiters, tour guides and the Tapestry II River Boat captain. It had been two years of waiting for the riverboats to take to the water since the boats were shut down for the pandemic.

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Here’s the story behind the national uproar over Dave Chappelle and First Avenue

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Dave Chappelle has pushed the Twin Cities into the national spotlight.

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Highland Park survivors, hundreds more march on US Capitol calling for assault weapons ban

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Hundreds of people, including survivors of the Highland Park Fourth of July shooting, are marching at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to pressure legislators to enact a federal ban on assault weapons.

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Woman smothered, drowned her children, ages 3, 4, 5

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Next to the shore of Vadnais Lake, where authorities say a mother drowned her three young children, a memorial of stuffed animals, candles and flowers has been growing. Attached to one bouquet is a sign that says, “For the children,” with three hearts drawn on the…

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Minn. attorney general Keith Ellison tests positive for COVID-19 for second time

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said Monday that he has COVID-19 for a second time.

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Bodies of 3 young children, their mother recovered from Minnesota lake

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The bodies of three young children and their mother were found Friday night and Saturday morning at a Vadnais Heights lake. The Ramsey County sheriff’s office is investigating incident as a possible triple murder-suicide.

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Bodies of 3 young children, their mother recovered from Minnesota lake

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The bodies of three young children and their mother were found Friday night and Saturday morning at a Vadnais Heights lake. They were initially missing in what the Ramsey County sheriff characterized as an apparent murder-suicide.

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St. Paul’s next basic income experiment: $12,000 cash plus money for college

The city of St. Paul is expanding its guaranteed basic income experiment, giving monthly checks to more families while also making deposits into some of their children’s college savings accounts.

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What does overturning Roe mean for Minnesota? Nothing, but …

MINNEAPOLIS — Abortions remain a legally protected right in Minnesota — but it just became a politically hotter issue for this fall’s elections.

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Man shot on light-rail platform marks 3rd homicide in St. Paul in 6-hour span

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A man was killed on a downtown St. Paul light-rail platform early Friday, the third homicide in the city in a six-hour span.

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Minnesota Capitol locked down after teen driver crashes stolen vehicle nearby, flees with passengers

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Capitol was briefly locked down Wednesday night when a 15-year-old driver of a stolen vehicle struck a squad car, and he and the passengers ran, according to St. Paul police.

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Lynx sign Shepard to contract extension

One of Minnesota’s few bright spots to start this season, the Lynx inked versatile forward Jessica Shepard to a multi-year extension Sunday, the team announced.

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Joe Ryan helps lead Twins past Guardians

MINNEAPOLIS — The first time Joe Ryan faced Cleveland, it was the second start of his career, and he carried a perfect game into the seventh inning. The next time out against them, he gave up a run on three hits in five innings.

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A taste of Madrid: How I sipped and nibbled my way through Spain’s capital

Since I was a teenager, Spain was among the top places I wanted to visit.

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