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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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Minnesota Department of Health: Statewide whooping cough cases at 8-year high

By Mathew Holding Eagle III Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are at an eight-year high in the state. The Minnesota Department of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 18, 2024 5:49 pm

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Ag leaders voice concerns over negative impacts of tariffs proposed in presidential election

By Hannah Yang Agricultural leaders from across the Midwest and beyond gathered Wednesday to say they are concerned tariffs being proposed in the presidential campaign ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 18, 2024 5:34 pm

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Minneapolis pastors promote depolarization as an act of faith

By Catharine Richert At Mercy Vineyard Church, a crowd has gathered for plates of pasta and a crash course in becoming peacemakers in politically polarized ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 18, 2024 5:31 pm

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Minnesotans in Florida brace for arrival of Hurricane Milton; Minnesota National Guard ready to provide help

By Anika Besst, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed an emergency executive order authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to provide ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:32 pm

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Minnesota Republicans seek a reset after two years of DFL trifecta in St. Paul

By Dana Ferguson On a sunny Tuesday morning, Republican state Senate candidate Kathleen Fowke walked door-to-door in a neighborhood along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 7, 2024 7:54 am

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Minnesota first responders, volunteers head south to aid in Hurricane Helene cleanup

By Estelle Timar-Wilcox Minnesota is sending more help to North Carolina where communities are still struggling with power outages and other damage from devastating flooding ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, October 3, 2024 1:52 pm

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Minnesota trees in turmoil due to drastic seasonal changes

By Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton Minnesota’s trees are having a tough time. There was barely any snow last winter, leaving roots unprotected. Then the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 5:26 pm

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Mayo Clinic Health System to end surgical, labor and delivery units in Fairmont

By Hannah Yang Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont will close its surgical unit and labor and delivery unit at the end of March 2025. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 5:22 pm

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St. Olaf College wins award for highest student voter turnout in Minnesota — and the U.S.

By Feven Gerezgiher St. Olaf College in Northfield had the highest college voter turnout in Minnesota during the 2022 midterm elections, according to recently released ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, September 27, 2024 5:35 pm

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In 100 days, Minnesota plans to be free of ‘forever chemicals.’ Some businesses already are

By Kyra Miles Starting in 2025, thousands of products like carpets, cosmetics and cookware will not be sold in Minnesota if they contain per- and ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:30 pm

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A college debate about cancel culture where no one gets canceled

By Elizabeth Shockman On a sticky September evening in St. Joseph, dozens of undergraduate students from the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University, ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:28 pm

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Report: Minnesota youth have huge potential to shape the 2024 presidential election

By Feven Gerezgiher Young people in Minnesota will have some of the most impactful votes in the nation this election cycle, according to a recent ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 9:16 pm

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The summer of massive road construction season continues into the fall

Clay Masters Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Monday highlighted the 193 road and bridge projects underway this summer across Minnesota. The DFL lieutenant governor stood atop ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 5:14 pm

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State Patrol: SUV driver suffered life- threatening injuries in crash with school bus

The Minnesota State Patrol says the 19-year-old driver whose SUV collided with a school bus near Hibbing Thursday suffered life-threatening injuries and is being treated ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, September 13, 2024 8:34 pm

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