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‘An incredibly powerful tool,’ DNA database, turns 30

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s DNA lab in St. Paul is a highly controlled area. You need permission to even enter the building, much less ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:42 am

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Minnesota Nat’l Guard members in Mideast stand by amid rising tension between U.S. and Iran

About 700 Minnesota National Guard members stationed in the Middle East are waiting to see the fallout of the death of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, January 6, 2020 4:53 pm

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Indie booksellers create community to survive the age of Amazon

The seeds for the Zenith Bookstore, which opened in Duluth 2 1/2 years ago, were sown on the streets of Manhattan. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, January 4, 2020 5:00 am

News

Walz, Flanagan bring ‘unlikely friendship’ to governor’s office

Peggy Flanagan was 25 years old and fresh off a victory for a Minneapolis school board seat when a geography teacher in jeans and a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 3, 2020 6:30 am

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Quadrantids meteor shower may put on a show Saturday morning; But you’ll need to be up really early

There’s a chance to catch one of the best annual meteor showers very early on Saturday, Jan. 4, as long as the skies are clear ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 3, 2020 5:57 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Minneapolis investigators say Drake Hotel fire remains undetermined

Authorities say the cause of a Christmas Day fire at the Drake Hotel in Minneapolis that displaced around 250 people remains undetermined after an investigation. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, January 2, 2020 2:02 pm

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Investigation: Long didn’t violate ethics rules by taking U job

An outside investigation found DFL Rep. Jamie Long did not violate state laws or House ethics rules when he accepted a part-time job with the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, January 2, 2020 7:01 am

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Minnesota digging out under clearing skies

Some parts of Minnesota are digging out from more than a foot of snow Tuesday morning as skies clear ahead of the new year. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, January 2, 2020 7:01 am

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Cohousing: A housing alternative getting more interest

Martin Moylan At the Monterey Cohousing Community, residents share meals and a lot more — they share lives. On a recent night, it was Jane ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 12:01 pm

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Supporters hope federal family leave law will pump up state effort

Minnesota backers of guaranteed time off with pay to care for dependents view a new federal offering as a signal the ground has shifted politically ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 27, 2019 7:01 am

News

Greenest way to get rid of your Christmas tree?

By John Enger Christmas is over, which means thousands of Christmas trees across Minnesota are nearing the end of their usefulness. Many people looking for ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 27, 2019 7:01 am

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Taking in ‘little treats’ on a Minnesota winter birding trip

Birding is arguably the least expensive and most accessible outdoor winter activity   By Cody Nelson Katie Burns perked up at the sight of a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 26, 2019 7:01 am

News

Car seat safety tips for holiday travel

By Jon Collins A national nonprofit is partnering with two statewide public health organizations to educate Minnesota residents about how to safely use car seats ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 12:01 pm

State, Nation and World

U of M system chief backs plan to eliminate Duluth campus debt

The University of Minnesota president is asking the university system to pay off $6.8 million in debt for the University of Minnesota Duluth over the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, December 21, 2019 5:41 am

News

Rural voters a key to Klobuchar’s Iowa strategy 

As she campaigns for the Democratic presidential nomination in Iowa, Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is spending lots of time in rural, traditionally Republican counties. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 20, 2019 6:30 am

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