Six southwest Twin Cities area newspapers will publish last issue this week

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The Southwest News Media publications are part of MediaNews Group, which is owned by Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund known for gutting, then closing local papers.
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Records: Former Minneapolis police oversight head disparaged women, threatened staff

Former Minn. Governor Jesse Ventura talks to reporters after a meeting with Governor-elect Tim Walz inside the state Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Tu
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A 4/20 chat with ex-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura on his new cannabis brand (and Led Zeppelin)

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Local

Minnesota to close state park on Iron Range, turn it back into a mine

Many Otter Tail County activists want to become party delegates so they can support GOP newcomer Steve Boyd over Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischba
Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune
Many Otter Tail County activists want to become party delegates so they can support GOP newcomer Steve Boyd over Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach in the Seventh District.

Conservatives in Otter Tail County have been fighting for years, with no end in sight

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A recent flare-up over precinct caucuses is the latest in a string of battles between local party officials and a group of grassroots activists.
Kane Brown performs Friday night at Target Center in Minneapolis.
Variety

Review: Country star Kane Brown disappoints at Target Center

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Sports

Scoggins: 'Wait one more year' can't be the Wild's plan. Thankfully, it isn't.

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Capella Tower at 225 South Sixth St. Tuesday September 6, 2011. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Minneapolis skyline from the 51st floor of IDS
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Two major downtown Minneapolis towers face change as hybrid shuffle continues

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Value Village, some donated clothing is baled and sold by the pound to used clothing giant Rags

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Fast fashion is tough on the climate, but clothes can have second and third lives.
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