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Many residents of suburban Saint Louis Park are reeling after a second watermain break this weekend flooded basements with tens of thousands of gallons of water. Dimi Lalos is a homeowner who is losing patience after his finished basement was flooded a second time.

A Minneapolis dancer is a national champion. David Stalter – nicknamed “The Crown” – won the “Red Bull Dance Your Style” street dance competition in New Orleans last month. The competition showcases hip hop, house, locking, popping and more. Stalter joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the competition.

June marked the end of Minnesota’s eviction moratorium, which means more people may have to live outside without a place to stay. Keith Lattimore is the director of the Ramsey County Housing Stability department. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about how people experiencing homelessness can keep themselves safe.

A recent study from doctors at Mayo Clinic is the beginning of a major breakthrough in how to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Dr. Minerva Carrasquillo is the principle investigator behind the study. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more.

This week, Politics Friday host Mike Mulcahy led a roundtable discussion with folks who keep a close eye on state politics: MPR News politics reporter Brian Bakst, Star Tribune politics and government reporter Briana Bierschbach, and Dave Orrick from the Pioneer Press' Capitol Bureau. They talked about the latest politics news at the Capitol and in the upcoming elections and shared analysis.

Clean up in several Minnesota communities continues after tornadoes tore through this week. We find out what's in store for residents.

Some Twin Cities residents are finding connection and support through a running program in Minneapolis. But this training program is not like any other.

Retiring St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell reflects on his career after 33 years, and with the news of Marion Barber's passing, host Cathy Wurzer talks sports with Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

Marion Barber has died. He's a Minnesota native who went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL.

Regular Minnesota Now sports guests Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson join host Cathy Wurzer to talk about Barber's legacy, along with other sports news of the day.

The city of St. Paul is searching for a permanent replacement for retired police chief Todd Axtell, who finished his 33-year career in the St. Paul Police Department on Wednesday.

Moments after stepping out of his squad car and taking off his duty belt for the last time, Axtell spoke with MPR News reporter Tim Nelson about what he did — and didn't — get done in six years as chief.

Can running a 5K really change a life? Minneapolis-based organization Mile in My Shoes says yes.

They pair people experiencing homelessness and incarceration with experienced mentor runners to build connections and boost wellness.

Host Cathy Wurzer speaks with founder Mishka Vertin ahead of this Saturday’s race.