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The murals of Lake Street deter graffiti and celebrate culture
Dozens of murals along East Lake Street have popped up over the past few years as business owners try to fight vandalism with art.
One in custody in fatal shooting after gun tossed on WCCO rooftop
The incident occurred Sunday evening, leaving one man dead in downtown Minneapolis.

Want to stop crime? Walk with us, say Minneapolis block clubs
Neighborhood groups are forming walking clubs to deter crime around the city.

2,000-year-old dance connects Eden Prairie twins to their culture
Alisha and Isha Shah took to the stage Saturday as a culmination of eight years of practicing Indian classical dance.

Civil War gravestones get cleaned, repaired in Blue Earth County
More than 100 stones could be cleaned or replaced in the project funded from donations.

Biking helps Minneapolis family travel happier, feel better
The Bellemares got rid of a car when they started using bikes more often.

Minnesota's regional airports grapple with pilot shortage
Rochester International, like many regional airports in the country, saw departures drop during the pandemic.
17-year-old shot and killed in Duluth, another teen arrested
The Duluth Police Department says this is an active and ongoing investigation.

Hmong Freedom Festival celebrates 40th year in St. Paul
30,000 people are expected to attend the two-day event, which was paused for two years during the pandemic.

Health groups tackle tobacco use in the LGBT community
More than 30% of the LGBT community in Minnesota smoke. Organizations around the state are hoping to change that.

First Indigenous woman crowned Miss Minnesota
Rachel Evangelisto is set to compete for Miss America in December.

Unopposed races dominate state's sheriff, county attorney contests
The majority of counties have only one candidate running for top law enforcement jobs.

'Super Eid' celebration returns to U.S. Bank Stadium
Organizers expect tens of thousands of people to gather at the stadium to celebrate the Muslim holiday.

Her goal: Solo from Fort Snelling to Hudson Bay, 1,600 miles alone
A 26-year-old North Dakotan already has traveled roughly 180 miles by kayak in an attempt to reach Hudson Bay. She expects to finish her journey in August.