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In Rollag, steam threshing is a ‘family reunion — we’re just not all related’

The smell of burning coal, steam and dust hang in the air over the grounds of the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion near Rollag. The hamlet ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 30, 2019 8:44 am

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Scientists studying effects of climate change, invasives

The wind whips Erika Rowe’s hair as she stands in a western Minnesota prairie and studies a GPS screen. She’s trying to determine the precise ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 29, 2019 6:11 am

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Detainees wanted: Minnesota’s closed private prison eyes a deal with ICE

For nearly 10 years, owners of a shuttered prison in western Minnesota have been keen on bringing inmates back. They want to fill the former Prairie ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, August 24, 2019 7:10 am

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Hundreds of drivers spotted violating hands-free cellphone law

Minnesota state troopers cited 678 drivers for violating the hands-free law during its first week in force. The law prohibits holding a cellphone while driving ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 23, 2019 8:35 am

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John Legend gives a boost to Hamline prof’s social-justice work — and hoodie

Hamline University professor and activist Jason Sole has received a major shoutout from Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend. Sole has been recognized as one of several ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 23, 2019 8:20 am

Minnesota State Fair

Here are the least crowded days to go to the State Fair; Six BBB tips for safe State Fair shopping

If you want the Minnesota State Fair experience, but would prefer to avoid all the people, your best bet is to go on the first ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 22, 2019 7:56 am

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Vikings add sensory-inclusive room at U.S. Bank Stadium

The Minnesota Vikings are introducing a new sensory-inclusive space at U.S. Bank Stadium for the 2019 season. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 19, 2019 12:00 pm

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First day of security line changes at MSP Airport causes confusion

A change in security checkpoint configuration got off to a rough start at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Monday. Screening lines and wait times were ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 19, 2019 10:03 am

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49 cases tied to E. coli outbreak at Lake Nokomis

By Mike Moen The Minnesota Department of Health announced Friday it has identified 49 illnesses that are linked to a recent outbreak of E. coli ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, August 17, 2019 9:11 am

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DNR staff: Agency leaders disregarding wildlife concerns in timber harvest plan; Staff say wildlife habitat damage, invasive species growth at risk

Wildlife managers from across Minnesota say Department of Natural Resources leadership is mismanaging the upcoming timber harvest in a way that risks altering state forest ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 16, 2019 8:28 am

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Bipartisan meetings, informal conversations seek common ground on Minnesota’s energy future

Despite meeting a renewable energy standard passed a dozen years ago, some Minnesota elected officials from both parties are trying to figure out how to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 15, 2019 8:11 am

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Lawsuit challenges Bloomberg link to MN attorney general office

A nonprofit Minnesota law firm is suing DFL state Attorney General Keith Ellison over the arrangement that brought a particular lawyer into his office in ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 15, 2019 5:06 am

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Lured by jobs and housing, Karen refugees spread across Minnesota

Greater Minnesota has given many refugees eager to make their mark in the American economy what the Twin Cities could not: ample jobs. That was especially ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 8:37 am

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Smokey at 75: America’s iconic fire-preventing bear evolves his message

Smokey Bear was born during World War II, when the nation was on high alert for Japanese bombs that could ignite forest fires along the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, August 10, 2019 9:27 am

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Easy, cheap ways to get outside this summer; You don’t need a lot of fancy equipment to have a good time outside

There are plenty of factors that keep people inside on nice days — the biggest barriers being work and health issues. But hurdles that are ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 9, 2019 8:37 am

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