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The NFL superstar next door: Detroit Lakes embraces Vikings' Thielen

Adam Thielen's high school coaches -- and the kids who played backyard football with him -- aren't surprised he's become an elite NFL wide receiver. They also say he's still the same guy from northwestern Minnesota.

Staffing in Trump's White House seem chaotic? You're onto something

In Trump's first year in office 34 percent of top aides have either resigned, been fired or moved to different positions. That level of turmoil is off the charts compared with recent presidencies.

Pope Francis accuses victims of notorious pedophile of slander

It was an astonishing end to a visit meant to help heal the wounds of a sex abuse scandal that has cost the Catholic Church its credibility in the country.

This time, drama at State Capitol involves actors

A theater company is presenting a play about state government, in the seat of state government.

Women's March 2018: Less outrage, more organizing

With midterm elections approaching, the theme this year is "Power to the Polls."

Minnesota lake named for pro-slavery Calhoun gets new name

The state of Minnesota has approved changing the name of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis to its original Dakota Indian name of Bde Maka Ska.

Climate change burrows its way into business models

We're talking business this week on Climate Cast -- how climate change affects the way companies work, and the expansion of the hybrid and electric vehicle market.

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Daily Digest: Why no Amazon? Why no details?

Reaction to Amazon's decision to freeze out Minnesota and some other items worth a read this Friday.

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