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Some Minnesota libraries offer users chance to check out the great outdoors

By Regina Medina Kali Freeman, the community library manager at Rondo Community Library in St. Paul, says the state park pass program opens up worlds. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 6:11 pm

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Guilty plea expected in ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slipper theft

By Matt Sepic A Minnesota man charged with stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in the Wizard of Oz is expected ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 2, 2023 4:43 pm

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Early voting for November elections has begun. Here’s what to know

By Grace Birnstengel Early voting for Minnesota’s fall 2023 elections begins Friday and ends Nov. 6, the day before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, September 22, 2023 8:49 am

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U says hackers may have stolen decades of student, worker data

By MPR News Staff Personal information about students, potential students and employees at the University of Minnesota between 1989 and August of 2021 may have ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, September 21, 2023 1:03 pm

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Minnesota’s Drought Task Force meets as longstanding dry pattern continues

By Mathew Holding Eagle III Amid deepening drought conditions across much of region, Minnesota’s Drought Task Force met Thursday to coordinate and plan the state’s ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, September 15, 2023 8:01 pm

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Gas prices still running high in Minnesota, but relief may be near

By Tim Nelson The average price of gas across Minnesota has continued to inch up this week, after a significant spike last Thursday and Friday. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 6:02 pm

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Nearly 1,000 volunteers pack meals for 9/11 day of service in Twin Cities

By Tim Nelson Volunteers from more than two dozen companies and nonprofits took to the basketball court at the University of St. Thomas on Monday ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 5:45 pm

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Digesters make renewable energy from manure, but face hurdles

By Kirsti Marohn A Danish company’s plans to turn cow manure into renewable energy in Minnesota and Wisconsin’s dairy country have tanked, at least for ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 5:08 pm

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Bloc of DFL lawmakers opposes special session to repeal prone restraint law

By Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson A large number of Minnesota Democratic legislators oppose a special session to repeal a new law setting limits on physical holds ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, September 8, 2023 8:23 am

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Minnesota already showing some fall colors, but weather and drought may still impact timing

By Tim Nelson Fall colors are already starting to emerge in the Red River Valley, but most Minnesotans are a month or more from peak leaf ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, September 8, 2023 8:21 am

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Rochester bets on geothermal to power a green future

By Catharine Richert When Kevin Bright looks past the wire fencing and upturned soil in front of Rochester’s City Hall, he sees a greener future. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 5:00 pm

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Walz weighing special session on student restraint law

By Dana Ferguson Gov. Tim Walz says he’s working with police groups and school districts to clarify a law banning the use of prone restraints ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4:50 pm

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Demonstrators call for investigation into conditions inside Stillwater state prison

By Elizabeth Shockman Dozens of people gathered outside the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater Monday to protest living conditions inside the prison. The gathering followed a peaceful protest put ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7:32 am

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Still no strong 2024 GOP challenger for Amy Klobuchar

By Mark Zdechlik Even though 2023 isn’t an election year, Amy Klobuchar has been spending a lot of time at the Minnesota State Fair. Voters ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, September 1, 2023 4:54 pm

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Minnesota THC beverage company co-founder sees Black ownership in the marijuana business as social justice issue

By Mecca Bos Many places you go these days, liquor stores, co-ops and even convenience stores, you see them: colorful cans of CBD and THC ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, September 1, 2023 4:49 pm

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