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Dementia research and support to continue in Minnesota after Congress passes legislation

By Anika Besst Legislation that was passed last week will provide research, education and support for those facing Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers. The bipartisan ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, November 29, 2024 9:37 am

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Judge halts cannabis license lottery that is precursor to Minnesota marijuana retail launch

By Dana Ferguson A planned lottery to give some would-be cannabis business owners a licensing head start won’t go forward early this week after a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 5:45 pm

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Lawsuit challenges Minnesota abortion access in federal court

By Ellie Roth, Anna Haecherl and Matt Sepic Through prior court rulings and legislative actions, Minnesota has among the most accommodating laws granting access to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 5:43 pm

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Research finds insecticide common in shallow ground water across Minnesota

By Dan Gunderson New research shows a widely used insecticide is common in shallow groundwater across Minnesota. Neonicotinoid insecticides are a class of neurotoxic chemicals ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 5:35 pm

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Xcel Energy asks for a 13 percent rate increase to fund infrastructure investments

By Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui The demand for electricity in Minnesota is growing, and that means costs are going up, too. Xcel Energy has ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, November 15, 2024 5:46 pm

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Codebreakers, fighter pilots and artists: A new photography book features local centenarians

By Alex V. Cipolle There is a countess over 100 years old who lives next to the Notre Dame in Paris. Local photographer Valérie Jardin ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, November 15, 2024 5:31 pm

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Tradition and innovation on display in Pueblo pottery exhibit at MIA

By Chandra Colvin On the first floor of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, across from the gift shop and cafe, visitors can find an exhibit ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, November 15, 2024 5:26 pm

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More than half of Minnesota county election offices have received bomb threats

MPR Staff Election offices in more than half of the state’s counties have received emailed bomb threats since Nov. 8, according to the Minnesota Secretary ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 1:28 pm

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New North Shore livestream offers moment of Zen amid info overload

By Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton As the nation’s political divide deepens, overseas wars expand and social media features mis- and disinformation, a Tofte-based photographer ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 5:23 pm

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Public input sought on major powerline proposed for southwest Minnesota

By Kirsti Marohn The public has more chances this week to weigh in on a proposed high-voltage transmission line in southwestern Minnesota. Xcel Energy wants ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 5:21 pm

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‘I thought it would be fun.’ 92-year-old election judge has served voters for 7 decades

By Matt Sepic Around 30,000 Minnesota election judges are checking in voters and handing out ballots Tuesday at polling places across the state. Many are ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 5:10 pm

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Should Minnesota continue to put lottery dollars toward the environment?

By Dan Kraker There’s a question tucked on Minnesota ballots this election that’s flying a bit under the radar, but has important implications for the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, November 1, 2024 7:19 am

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Renew it or lose it; lawmaker asks voters not to skip ballot question on lottery amendment

By Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton This fall, Minnesotans will vote on whether to renew a proposal earmarking some money from the state lottery to fund environmental programs, ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:27 pm

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10 days, 10,000 objects and one very large kiln

Alex V. Cipolle The largest wood-burning kiln in North America just completed its 10-day firing at St. John’s University in Collegeville. The kiln held at ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:26 pm

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Costly data demands leave some Minnesota school districts frustrated

By Elizabeth Shockman The first data request showed up on Cathy Moen’s desk in July. It came from an anonymous email address and was signed ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:04 pm

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