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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 18, 2024 5:49 pm
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Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Tuesday, January 7
Tuesday’s college basketball lineup has several interesting games, including the matchup between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Duke…
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 7
Today’s NBA schedule has seven exciting matchups in store. Among them is the Boston Celtics playing the Denver…
Kirill Kaprizov Injury Status – Wild vs. Blues Injury Report January 7
Currently, the Minnesota Wild (25-11-4) have five players on the injury report, including Kirill Kaprizov, for their matchup…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 7
Today’s NBA slate features top teams in action. Among the contests is the Houston Rockets playing the Washington…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, January 7
The UCLA Bruins versus the Purdue Boilermakers is the only game on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule that includes…