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After hellish ice fishing season, Minnesota resorts say they need help

It’s been a brutal ice fishing season across much of northern Minnesota. The snow came too early and too heavy. Ice is still thin on ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 9:17 am

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Winter veggie gardens bloom as home greenhouse options grow

A short growing season. Sudden, killing frosts. Minnesota is tough territory for gardeners, but an Emily, Minn.-based company is enabling folks to grow their own ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 1:49 am

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Senate panel approves emergency insulin bill

The ongoing debate over insulin access and affordability took another turn Thursday when the state Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee approved ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, February 14, 2020 3:59 pm

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New research from northern Minnesota shows wolves feed berries to their young

New research into the surprising summer eating habits of northern Minnesota wolves known to be fond of beaver, fish and blueberries has now also documented ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, February 14, 2020 6:15 am

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U leaders address student mental health needs

Addressing student mental health has been a priority for University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel since taking office last summer. This week, she’s unveiling the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, February 14, 2020 5:10 am

Education

Coalition backs change to MN Constitution in attempt to fix education disparities

A group of lawmakers, educators, community activists and business leaders is throwing its support behind a move to change the education clause in Minnesota’s Constitution. The ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, February 13, 2020 3:03 am

Health

Psychiatrists push to end noncompete agreements in Minnesota

Some contend the contracts harm patients and worsen the provider shortage, but hospitals say they keep the costs of health care down Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, February 13, 2020 2:31 am

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Legislative session could be light on accomplishments

The pressure was on for lawmakers and DFL Gov. Tim Walz last year: They were constitutionally mandated to deliver a two-year budget. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 6:17 am

News

Minnesota to pitch anglers on going lead-free for loons

This summer, Minnesota’s beloved state bird will be at the center of a new public awareness campaign aimed at anglers and their fishing tackle — ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 6:00 am

News

January saw tax collections slide in Minnesota; budget officials not worried

Minnesota tax revenue slumped in January, according to a collections report released Monday on the eve of the Legislature’s new session. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, February 10, 2020 6:14 pm

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Some Midwest farmers see hope in Democrats’ climate platforms

In many ways, Justin Jordan is the quintessential Iowa farmer. He grows soybeans and corn while raising beef cattle on his 410 rolling acres that ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, February 8, 2020 6:00 am

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3,000 games and counting, this official still loves the game

John Klinnert doesn’t exactly remember why he decided to become a referee more than 40 years ago. “I suppose I figured I could do better than ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, February 8, 2020 4:56 am

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Land O’Lakes CEO: Close the rural-urban gap with high-speed internet

Rural America is struggling more than most people realize, and there’s not a lot of time left to do something to fix it — for ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, February 7, 2020 6:35 am

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In rural Minnesota, doctors swap knowledge on how best to treat opioid addiction

A physician-mentoring program is showing some success in providing opioid addiction treatment for people in rural areas of the state, where there are no doctors ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, February 7, 2020 5:59 am

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Minneapolis man back in U.S. from China, under coronavirus quarantine

A Minneapolis man visiting Wuhan, China, at the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak is back in the United States. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, February 6, 2020 6:06 am

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