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With kids in school, demand for COVID-19 testing jumps

By Catharine Richert Kids across Minnesota are heading back to school in the thick of rising COVID-19 cases spurred on by the highly contagious delta ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 6:20 pm

Agriculture

‘Micro-farmers’ face drought without safety net

By Mark Zdechlik If you frequent farmers’ markets, you’ve probably noticed vegetables have not been as plentiful as in years past. The timing has also ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 5:07 pm

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Minnesota GOP chair urges vote on her leadership

By Brian Bakst and Matt Sepic Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan challenged other GOP leaders to hold a vote on her continued leadership status after a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 8:59 am

Mower County

Walz: Vaccine requirement possible for state workers

By Tim Pugmire Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday a vaccination requirement for Minnesota’s approximately 40,000 state workers is on the table as his administration negotiates ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 7:36 pm

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State Fair officials debating masks, other precautions as COVID cases rise

By Tim Nelson As the number of COVID-19 cases grows and throws curves at large event plans, masks at the Minnesota State Fair are likely ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 8:30 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

‘We’ve had enough’: Law enforcement frustrated by continued speeding

By Mark Zdechlik Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Gordon Shank was cruising on westbound Interstate 94 outside of downtown St. Paul when he spotted someone to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 9:47 am

Education

COVID-19 in MN: Caseloads climbing; state backs CDC school masking guidance

By MPR News Staff Minnesota’s summer swing in COVID-19 cases continues. While it remains relatively mild compared to earlier surges, Wednesday’s numbers make it clear ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 1:25 pm

News

As smoke dissipates in Minnesota, health experts urge people to stay aware of air quality

By Laurel Poole The thick wildfire smoke that choked much of Minnesota earlier in the week has largely dissipated. But while measurements of particulates in ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 23, 2021 5:50 pm

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Air quality alert expanded across Minn. over Canadian wildfire smoke

MPR News Staff Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has prompted the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to expand an air quality alert originally for northern Minnesota ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:14 pm

Agriculture

Drought stresses Minnesota crops, streams and lawns

By Dan Gunderson Lucky or not might be the best way to describe crop conditions across Minnesota. Bryan Biegler raises corn and soybeans near Lake ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:00 pm

News

Hot, dry conditions show no sign of letting up in Minnesota

By Riham Feshir Heat and drought conditions are forecast to continue this week in Minnesota, with temperatures climbing into the 90s across much of the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, July 19, 2021 9:02 am

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Uptick in cases but no signs of a surge

Minnesota continues to see COVID-19 case counts edge higher, but there’s nothing yet to suggest the state is headed for another major wave. While new ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 5:52 pm

RSS General

Hmong Minn. revel in Sunisa Lee’s Olympic journey

By Peter Cox As St. Paul’s Sunisa Lee heads to the Tokyo Olympics in the coming days, the country’s Hmong community is expected to watch ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 4:57 pm

News

MN Senate stays in session to review Walz commissioners

By Brian Bakst The Minnesota Senate will remain in special session into next week to review and potentially vote on removing commissioners from Gov. Tim ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 2, 2021 5:23 pm

Agriculture

Minnesota crops showing drought stress at a crucial time

Rainfall need is ‘critical’ in July   By Dan Gunderson Andrew Ingvalson planted a field of alfalfa this spring, anticipating it would provide five years ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, June 25, 2021 8:35 am

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