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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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Clean car rules still a sticking point in budget deal

By Tim Pugmire Next week Minnesota lawmakers will meet in a special session to try to agree on a new state budget and avoid a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:09 am

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Remains of Minn. sailor who died at Pearl Harbor to return home

By Kirsti Marohn A U.S. Navy sailor from Minnesota who was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor 79 years ago has been identified and ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, June 4, 2021 11:13 am

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Scofflaws or victims? Businesses that broke COVID rules seek amnesty

By Brian Bakst When Jane Moss opened the Boardwalk Bar and Grill late last year to dine-in customers against state COVID-19 orders, the East Grand ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, June 1, 2021 6:23 pm

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New world record set on the Mississippi, but for how long?

By John Enger This idea of paddling the whole length of the Mississippi River in record time — it’s addictive. It’s not for everyone: The ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, May 14, 2021 5:44 pm

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The state is lifting its COVID-19 mask mandate. Here’s what that means for you

By Catharine Richert and Peter Cox It marks a singular milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic: Friday morning, Gov. Tim Walz will sign an executive order ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, May 14, 2021 9:55 am

Mower County

Prospects of on-time finish for Legislature looking dim

By Brian Bakst One week from Monday, time runs out on the Legislature’s regular session, and hopes of an on-time finish are fading fast. Conversations ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:02 pm

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Federal rescue dollars to start flowing to Minnesota this week

By Brian Bakst Minnesota will get more money than previously expected from a federal COVID-19 rescue package, and that $2.83 billion is certain to factor ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 10, 2021 2:49 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

In police debate at Minnesota Capitol, echoes from past ring anew

Twenty years ago, Lateesa Ward sat with her hands clasped at a Minnesota Senate committee witness table. She brought prepared remarks but seldom broke eye ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 6, 2021 5:12 am

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MN Senate Republicans pass voter ID bill

By Tim Pugmire The Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate has passed a requirement that voters show a photo ID, even though opposition from DFL Gov. Tim Walz ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 9:42 am

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Crunch time at Minnesota Capitol collides with COVID fight

Gov. Tim Walz is set to outline coronavirus next steps this week with an announcement that also could have a big bearing on the way ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 3, 2021 7:01 am

Health Updates

State nearing 2 million residents with completed vaccinations

Minnesota is nearing the milestone of 2 million residents with completed COVID-19 vaccinations. As of Sunday’s update from the Minnesota Department of Health, the number ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, May 2, 2021 6:28 pm

Health Updates

State passes 4 million vaccine doses administered

Minnesota has passed the milestone of 4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered to state residents. That’s as of Sunday’s update from state health officials. It ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, April 25, 2021 12:34 pm

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As COVID cases rise among kids, teens targeted for vaccination

By Catharine Richert With the expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to everyone in Minnesota who is 16 and older, parents are racing to find shots for ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 23, 2021 6:57 am

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