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Electric and gas rates set to rise across Minnesota

By Dan Kraker It’s been a busy few weeks at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. The PUC is charged with approving the rates that the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, December 27, 2021 6:48 am

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Confirmed December tornadoes in Minnesota now at least 16

By Andrew Krueger The number of tornadoes confirmed to have touched down in southern Minnesota on Dec. 15 is now at least 16. The number ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 9:27 am

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In statewide ad, MN hospital leaders warn COVID is overwhelming health care

By Dan Gunderson Essentia Health CEO Dr. David Herman sees the pandemic impact on hospitals as heartbreaking in many ways. But for him, what stands ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, December 13, 2021 5:38 pm

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Hopeful signs amid high case counts

Minnesota’s newest COVID-19 data shows the pandemic remains firmly dug in across the state. However, there are indications the surge from Thanksgiving gatherings may be ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 10, 2021 6:48 pm

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Worker shortage has local governments scrambling

By Dan Gunderson The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston, Minn., can house 200 inmates, but this week, a 60-bed housing unit will close, cutting ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 6:42 pm

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Kimberly Potter trial: A look at the case before the trial begins Wednesday

By Matt Sepic and Jon Collins On Monday Judge Regina Chu, prosecutors and defense attorneys briefly reviewed jury instructions and other matters. Watch beginning at ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 6:38 pm

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In Rochester rental crunch, Afghan refugees struggle to find housing

By Catharine Richert In Rochester rental crunch, Afghan refugees struggle to find housing John Meyers can remember a time when finding housing for refugees was ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 6:37 pm

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House starts work on redistricting that courts will likely finish

By Tim Pugmire The typical way new political districts are drawn every 10 years in Minnesota is that the courts do it. It’s happened that ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 6:36 pm

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Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge strengthens

State officials worried for weeks about a possible COVID-19 bounce from the Thanksgiving holiday, which brought many together indoors for celebrations — the kind of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 5:23 pm

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Voting rights case vexes state Supreme Court

By Brian Bakst A legal case that affects the voting rights of more than 50,000 Minnesotans with active felony records awaits a decision from the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 5:57 pm

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Nonprofit preserves Crow Wing County lakeshore for loons

By Kirsti Marohn Minnesota’s state bird, the common loon, prefers to nest along quiet, protected shorelines with plenty of weeds. But undisturbed lakeshore is becoming ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, November 26, 2021 6:01 pm

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As death count rises, number of new cases drops week-over-week

Minnesota health officials on Friday reported another 56 COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the overall pandemic death toll to 9,338. The state is averaging ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, November 26, 2021 5:18 pm

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It’s flu season, and here’s why you should get your flu shot this winter

By Sarah Gelbard Flu season is upon us. Experts warn that with the highly contagious delta variant circulating, it is important to protect communities not ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, November 26, 2021 9:29 am

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Stalemate over special session appears to be easing

By Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst A legislative standoff over Walz administration commissioner confirmations appears to be easing in a way that would make a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 6:02 pm

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COVID-19 spike sending students home, closing schools

By Elizabeth Shockman Last Thursday, families in the Shakopee Public School district got notice that all classes would be canceled for Thanksgiving week. “In our ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 5:37 pm

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