As we approach the deadline set by the governor, we take a look at the state of broadband in Minnesota. Then, a man pleads guilty to mosque arsons. And, more than 50-thousand students benefit from a unique financial aid program.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Jose Ozoria

Anchor: Grace Jacobson 

Reader scripting: Victor Palomino

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

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A Minnesotan rock band is in the national spotlight. Plus, a new text message scam is targeting your personal banking information and, Minnesota expands legal cannabis sales.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Jamad Jama

Anchor: Chantel SinGs

Reader scripting: Victor Palomino 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

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Officials warn about an invasive species in the Northeastern waters. Plus, early voting is underway in Minnesota and, a new state task force will try to make healthcare more affordable.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Victor Palomino

Anchor: Grace Jacobson

Reader scripting: Victor Palomino

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

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How do charter schools in our state get their funding? Faaya Adem finds out. Plus, a university in Northern Minnesota gets a new Chancellor, and archery deer season opens in Minnesota.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Faaya Adem

Anchor: Chantel SinGs

Reader scripting: Victor Palomino

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

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As they prepare for their future, some college students in Minnesota face food insecurity. Reporter Britt Aamodt has the story. Also, a mother is charged after two students overdosed at a Minnesota school and the Duluth City Council moves to support the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Britt Aamodt

Anchor: Grace Jacobson 

Reader scripting: Victor Palomino 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

For the first time in 40 years, an iconic concert celebrated farmers in the Twin Cities. Reporter Katharine DeCelle was there. Also on this North Star Stories, a former DFL State Senator is sentenced for burglary and a housing program investigation results in federal fraud charges.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Katharine DeCelle 

Anchor: Chantel SinGs

Reader scripting: Victor Palomino 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

A police officer from Southeastern Minnesota strikes it rich. Then, Minnesota celebrates its cultural diversity with Hispanic Heritage Month. And, a much-needed animal shelter in North Central Minnesota is much closer to reality.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Frankie Felegy 

Anchor: Grace Jacobson 

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Important new information for 23andMe customers. Then, automatic license plate readers raise concerns about how people's data is being used in north central Minnesota. And, why blue and green bows are appearing throughout the Twin Cities.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Victor Palomino

Anchor: Chantel SinGs

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Some Minnesota lawmakers want tougher penalties for suspects who run from police. Then, North Star Stories takes a look at how to practice personal safety in the digital world. And, an effort in Grand Marais to get people to connect without technology.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Faaya Adem

Anchor: Grace Jacobson 

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

A 72-year-old is facing possible prison time after threatening to shoot out the windows of a Duluth school. Then, as political polarization grows around the country, a state university teaches students how to confront and engage with differing perspectives. And what Minnesotans are saying about gun control at the state capitol.  

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Katharine DeCelle

Anchor: Chantel SinGs

Reader scripting: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood