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Emmer, Klobuchar push for continued federal aid to Horn of Africa

Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and GOP Rep. Tom Emmer are urging the Trump administration to reconsider a proposed $17 billion cut in funding to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 24, 2017 7:58 am

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‘The first person that looked like me’  For these musicians, Prince still reigns

Although Prince’s death had a profound impact on fans of all racial backgrounds, for some black Minnesotans his loss was especially meaningful. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 21, 2017 7:37 am

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Lawmakers have 5 weeks to reach budget deal with Gov. Dayton

Spring break is over for Minnesota lawmakers. They returned to the Capitol Tuesday with a lot of budget work ahead of them in the remaining weeks ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:36 am

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Dayton giving up on gas tax? Roads chief says hang on

State Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle said Wednesday that DFL Gov. Mark Dayton has not thrown in the towel on a gas tax increase, even though ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:18 am

Health

Trump’s threat to gut Obamacare on his own worries Minnesotans

President Donald Trump is warning he may try to withhold $7 billion in health care subsidy payments until Democrats agree to negotiate an Obamacare replacement ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 8:19 am

Business

Massive solar array will generate benefit for National Guard, civilians

It seemed like a good omen when the sun managed to make a late appearance on Thursday as elected officials, business and military leaders gathered ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 17, 2017 8:16 am

Agriculture

Minnesota farmers optimistic, realistic as spring planting nears

Gene Metz walked into his soon-to-be-planted corn field near the town of Lismore in southwestern Minnesota, stopped, kicked the dirt, then squeezed a golf ball ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 14, 2017 8:29 am

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Mom: St. Paul police executed my son

The mother of a man killed by St. Paul police in March defended her son and said he shouldn’t have been shot, a day after ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 14, 2017 8:11 am

State, Nation and World

Study: Most major heart attacks not linked with high cholesterol

A new Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation study found most major heart attacks happen to people with normal cholesterol levels. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 13, 2017 8:00 am

Local Government

Real ID tops the agenda when Minnesota Legislature returns

ST. PAUL — Real ID is the first item on the Legislature’s to-do list when lawmakers come back from a break next week. At stake ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 7:27 am

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Mixed reactions in Minn. to Syria strike

Over coffee at Raphael’s bakery in downtown Bemidji, Steve Wilds pondered the overnight news that the United States had struck a Syrian airbase with cruise ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, April 8, 2017 2:11 pm

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Deportation fears drive up business at Mexican consulate

The Mexican consulate in St. Paul has seen a more than 100 percent spike in applications for dual citizenship since the Trump administration announced its ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, April 8, 2017 2:01 pm

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Some Minn. lawmakers wonder: Where’s the bonding bill?

This year’s legislative session began with Gov. Mark Dayton imploring legislators to move fast on holdover items from last year, including a construction borrowing package ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 6, 2017 10:15 am

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Suburb where Philando Castile was killed begins to change police forces

FALCON HEIGHTS — The city of Falcon Heights is taking the first steps toward ending its policing contract with St. Anthony Village. Many Falcon Heights ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 6, 2017 10:14 am

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Homeless seniors numbers worries housing advocates

Alarm bells are going off around the state as homeless shelters and housing organizations witness a troubling rise in the number of seniors looking for ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 8:01 am

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