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State officials issues call to combat hate crimes

President Trump took aim at racism, bigotry and white supremacy on Monday in his most substantial remarks following two deadly mass shooting in Texas and ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 8:17 am

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Minnesota elected officials respond to mass shootings in Texas, Ohio

State and federal elected officials from Minnesota are weighing in after two more mass shootings happened in America this weekend. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 5, 2019 4:32 pm

State, Nation and World

Protesters block vehicles at a Fort Snelling federal building housing immigration court

Several hundred people partially blocked parking lot entrances near the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building at Fort Snelling Tuesday. They were protesting Trump administration policies ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 1, 2019 8:10 am

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New law curbing e-cigarette use indoors begins today

As a new Minnesota state law banning vaping in most indoor public places takes effect, some believe it will slow an explosion in popularity, while ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 1, 2019 8:08 am

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Woman’s kayaking hobby brings delight, discovery at 106

Pat Marble stood on the grassy shore of Island Lake earlier this month, steadied by her walker. It was a cool summer evening, the last ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 8:52 am

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Ex-corrections official disputes claims and alleges mismanagement

The former Minnesota corrections official who resigned while under investigation released an extended defense of her actions Tuesday, in which she also asserts she was ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 8:44 am

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Cops: Wisconsin killings may have been tied to kidnap attempt

Authorities say the shooting deaths of five people in a small Wisconsin town may have been tied to a kidnapping attempt with elements similar to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 8:39 am

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Minnesota health officials say 35 sickened by parasite; imported basil suspected

State health officials have confirmed 35 cases of illness from contaminated basil in Minnesota since mid-June. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, July 29, 2019 4:49 pm

Health

Minnesota lawmakers agree on insulin plan but not how to pay

Lawmakers working for months on a way to help Minnesotans struggling with runaway insulin prices say they’ve agreed on a plan to get emergency insulin ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, July 29, 2019 4:44 pm

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Riverboat lets audience navigate a murder mystery

One of the people aboard the Jonathan Padelford on this summer evening has a secret. He, or she, is planning a murder. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, July 27, 2019 6:49 am

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Child care is unaffordable for average-and low-wage families living in state

Infant care in Minnesota is more expensive than almost anywhere in the United States, according to a new fact sheet from the nonprofit Economic Policy ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 26, 2019 8:41 am

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MN researchers roll out revolutionary approach to school safety training

“We’ve been thinking about violence prevention as bullet-proof glass and security and police officers. And it feels and it looks like violence prevention. But what ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, July 25, 2019 8:33 am

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Paying ‘until I die’: Rochester teacher sees no end to student loan bills

Jean Prokott won’t complain about her student loan debt; she’s made peace with it. “I just sort of accepted that I will give the government $500 ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, July 25, 2019 8:32 am

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5 ways to follow Minnesota’s new hands-free cellphone driving law

Texting while driving has been against the law in Minnesota for years, but you could still legally pick up your phone to answer a call ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 6:22 am

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Artist explores truth through piece that will wear away at Mia

A show of portraits of a host of murdered journalists opens at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Friday. However, the artist who created the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, July 20, 2019 8:14 am

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