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This session, higher ed got less than requested, but also real money; Riverland among schools that will beneift from $2M for the Minnesota Reconnect Program

Funding for higher education was the only budget bill state lawmakers passed before the end of the session late Monday night. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 23, 2019 7:50 am

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This legislative session was supposed to be different; Issues remain to be resolved as special session still looms

By Briana Bierschbach MPR News/90.1 FM They promised things would be different this time — and they seemed to believe it. But as early as ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 9:21 am

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Did the frigid winter take a toll on ticks? Probably not

Sometimes, a particularly harsh winter will put a dent in Minnesota’s deer tick population. Think of it as nature’s way of rewarding humanity after a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 20, 2019 4:11 pm

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To Warren Mackenzie, the best pot was one people used

A large crowd is expected at the University of Minnesota Monday night to celebrate the life and legacy of potter Warren Mackenzie. The man often ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, May 18, 2019 5:53 am

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Minnesota posts 3.3 percent jobless rate in April

Minnesota saw a slight uptick in its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in April, although the state gained 3,600 jobs, state officials said Thursday. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, May 17, 2019 8:48 am

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Struggling Rochester Post Bulletin gets new regional owner

The Rochester Post Bulletin will have a new owner. The regional newspaper operator Forum Communications has inked a deal to acquire the Rochester Post Bulletin, which ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, May 17, 2019 8:31 am

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‘Black cloud’: Poor prices, trade woes follow MN farmers to the field

Now that spring has finally arrived in Minnesota, the Jensen family is scrambling to get crops planted on their northern Red River Valley farm. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, May 17, 2019 8:25 am

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Doors Open Minneapolis offers glimpse of city’s past, future

An event this weekend offers the curious a chance to explore the history and culture of Minneapolis through tours of more than 100 of the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, May 17, 2019 6:56 am

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Beer here: Taproom boom takes root across Minnesota

Lupulin Brewing couldn't boast a hot location or a ready-made clientele when it opened in 2015 in a nondescript building off U.S. Highway 10 in ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 16, 2019 6:53 am

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Minnesota lawmakers have one week left ­— and a lot to do

Minnesota lawmakers are again racing the clock and scrambling for a budget deal with a week to go in the 2019 session. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 13, 2019 4:26 pm

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New Indigenous Women’s March aims to end violence in all forms

Members of the Twin Cities’ Native American community will march in Minneapolis on Saturday to honor indigenous women as well as empower all survivors of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, May 11, 2019 9:13 am

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Minneapolis school uses boxing to help reduce behavior problems

During his daily classroom rounds, Morgan McDonald looks for early signs of tension among students at Lucy Laney Elementary School. Check-ins with teachers are one ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, May 11, 2019 6:12 am

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Add stage play to car show, and you get Mixed Blood’s ‘Autonomy’

By Eric Ringham MPR News/90.1 FM Mixed Blood Theatre has built its reputation on serving nontraditional audiences. This week, the Minneapolis theater is mounting a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, May 11, 2019 6:05 am

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St. Paul’s Grand Old Day is back on this year

The Grand Old Day celebration in St. Paul is back on for 2019, after all. In April, organizers of the 45-year-old street festival announced its ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, May 4, 2019 7:32 am

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Minnesota Lake name in limbo

What exactly should the official name be for Minnesota Public Water No. 27-31? It’s a question being hotly debated again by Minnesota residents and lawmakers ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, May 4, 2019 6:43 am

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