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Lawmakers propose ‘radical’ change at DHS after leadership exodus; Recent resignations have renewed a push from legislators to break up the sprawling, $18B department

Families on welfare, children in the foster care system, sex offenders, seniors in long-term care facilities, people living with disabilities or struggling with mental health ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 19, 2019 8:40 am

Agriculture

Got milk? Squeeze on dairy farmers eases

Last Sunday night at Pasquale’s Pizzeria in downtown Rochester, the place was filled with dairy farmers. They came to enjoy free pizza as a thank you ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 8:41 am

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On the campaign trail, Klobuchar sharpens electability message

After walking nearly 3 miles in Saturday’s SummerFest parade in Ankeny, Iowa, Sen. Amy Klobuchar received a warm reception in steamy conditions under the town’s ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 16, 2019 5:52 am

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Health officials: Illnesses connected to Lake Minnetonka on July 4 still a mystery

Nearly 200 people reported vomiting and diarrhea after boating near a popular gathering spot on Lake Minnetonka after July Fourth, but health officials say there’s ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, July 15, 2019 3:58 pm

RSS General

Xcel Energy starts to dismantle lofty coal plant icon in Burnsville

By Elizabeth Dunbar MPR News/90.1 FM Crews have begun removing 7-by-7-foot chunks of concrete and rebar from a 600-foot-tall coal chimney in Burnsville as part ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, July 13, 2019 10:55 am

RSS General

State Fair vendor won’t use syringes in doughnut treat

MPR News Staff MPR News/90.1 FM A new food planned for this year’s Minnesota State Fair promised plastic syringes filled with cream, custard and jam ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, July 13, 2019 10:52 am

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Hot weather, construction closures top Minnesota weekend road woes

As the weather heats up across Minnesota, buckling roads may add to the headaches of road closures this weekend. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, July 13, 2019 8:43 am

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Minnesota nurse’s student loan debt seeps into all facets of life

Even as a teenager, Hattie Lombard was set on a career in nursing. She had a job as a nursing assistant during her high school years ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 8:35 am

News

Minnesota’s newest National Guard general is a trailblazer

Stefanie Horvath was promoted Tuesday from colonel to Minnesota National Guard brigadier general in a ceremony in Rosemount. Her wife, Christy, and her mother stood ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 8:25 am

Minnesota Public Radio

Ag department wants to help farm kids with stress

State officials say the financial and emotional challenges affecting Minnesota farmers has hit farm kids even harder. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 9, 2019 6:41 am

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Double standard? Players, fans push back on criticism of U.S. women’s soccer

You’ve probably seen the video posted all over Twitter. It’s U.S. women’s soccer star forward Alex Morgan pretending to sip a cup of tea after scoring ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, July 8, 2019 4:36 pm

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Squalid conditions, separation from parents can produce long-lasting trauma

The reports coming out of detention facilities where children are being held on the southern border are spurring protests in Minnesota and many other parts ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, July 6, 2019 6:53 am

Health

4 tips to keep food safe during your summer celebrations

Minnesotans love to cook outdoors in the summer. But where your raw burgers go, salmonella and norovirus can follow. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, July 4, 2019 11:56 am

Minnesota Public Radio

Should you give your pet CBD oil for anxiety?

Many pets will experience noise anxiety from the sound of fireworks this week. Some pet owners are using cannabidiol, or CBD oil, derived from the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 4:03 am

Law Enforcement

Are those purchased fireworks legal to fire off? In Minnesota, mostly not

With the Fourth of July less than a week away, Minnesota state officials are once again reminding the public that it’s still against the law ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, June 29, 2019 8:45 am

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