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Johnson, Walz face off on rural Minnesota issues
The two major-party candidates for governor tangled Tuesday night in Willmar over who would best address the needs of rural Minnesota. | Where gubernatorial candidates stand on the issues
Category 4 Hurricane Michael roars nearer to Florida coast

Evacuations spanned 22 counties from the Florida Panhandle into north central Florida. But civilians don't have to follow orders, and authorities feared many failed to heed their calls to get out of the way as the hard-charging storm intensified over 84-degree Gulf of Mexico water.

Scream Town apologizes for 'zero tolerance' memo targeting Somalis

The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations has asked the Minnesota Department of Human Rights to investigate whether Scream Town is targeting Somali-Americans for increased scrutiny or other policies.

Hennepin County approves new funds to shelter homeless

Action taken Tuesday amends a previous agreement targeted at helping Native Americans experiencing homelessness and substance abuse.

Talking with boys about sexual assault and consent

How do we discuss sexual assault and consent with teenage boys? A Jewish organization based near Philadelphia has developed a program to discuss difficult topics like this in an all-male setting.

Lebanese photographer made Lebanon, USA, his mission
Fadi BouKaram set out to visit every American town named Lebanon -- all 47 of them. His photos are on display at St. Mary's University in Winona through Oct. 26. 
Device that notifies wearer of compulsive behaviors wins U of M startup prize

The Keen, an awareness tracker, is worn like a wristwatch and alerts the wearer when they are engaging in habitual gestures.

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