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Minnesota researcher finds possible virus link to acute flaccid myelitis

A researcher from the University of Minnesota has identified a virus associated with a disease that can cause sudden paralysis in children. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, April 20, 2019 10:17 am

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Jobless rate suggests more Minnesotans are looking for better jobs

State economic officials say Minnesota employers added 1,300 jobs in March, even as the state’s jobless rate increased to 3.2 percent. The unemployment rate rose ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, April 20, 2019 8:38 am

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Amid Rochester’s growth, an eye on sustainability

From the outside, One Discovery Square looks a lot like every other new building in downtown Rochester — sleek, high ceilings and a short walk ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, April 20, 2019 6:16 am

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Trying to downsize your home? Good luck with that

Empty nesters who are thinking they have too much house are finding it isn't all that easy to move to a smaller place. Lynn Cordova ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 18, 2019 7:01 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Charges: Man who threw child off Mall of America 3rd floor wanted to kill

Prosecutors say the man who allegedly threw a 5-year-old boy off the third floor at the Mall of America Friday had come to the mall ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 15, 2019 12:25 pm

News

Power coming back as crews repair storm damage in southern Minnesota

The lights were coming back on for many southern Minnesota residents Sunday after last week’s storm ravaged electrical infrastructure. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 15, 2019 9:15 am

State, Nation and World

Chef hosts ‘underground supper club’ in his home

Justin Emil and Katie Thieking had been dating only a month or two when he popped the question. No, not that question. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, April 13, 2019 6:39 am

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More tax extensions expected this year

Ann Etter, a certified public accountant who works in Northfield, Minn., said she’s a couple of weeks behind where she usually is with tax filings. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 12, 2019 8:45 am

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Youth, lawmakers call for Minnesota Green New Deal

The Minnesota House saw introduction of state-level Green New Deal legislation Thursday, the first of its kind since the sweeping set of climate and economic ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 12, 2019 8:19 am

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State records first pediatric flu death this season; Department of Health downgrades threat

State health officials said Thursday one child has died from the flu in Minnesota. It was the first pediatric flu death reported in the state ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 12, 2019 8:07 am

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MN Health: Medical marijuana eases cancer treatment symptoms for some

Medical marijuana may help reduce the severity of side effects associated with cancer and its treatment. That’s the conclusion of a newly published Minnesota study ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 5:58 am

State, Nation and World

Josie Johnson’s memoir details life of a gracious fighter

Josie Johnson, 88, is not the type to sing her own praises. But her contributions to the civil rights movement cannot be overstated. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, April 6, 2019 6:24 am

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Never shy of campaign money, Klobuchar 2020 bid poses new test

When Amy Klobuchar discusses campaign fundraising in public, it’s usually for laughs. She routinely makes a self-deprecating joke about hitting up donors during her first run ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 5, 2019 8:40 am

State, Nation and World

Bill would ban flame-retardant chemicals

A bipartisan bill at the Minnesota Legislature would ban flame-retardant chemicals believed to be a health threat to firefighters and children. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 4, 2019 7:50 am

Health

Senate passes bill to combat opioid epidemic

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation Monday to address the state's opioid crisis and hold drug companies responsible for the cost. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 1, 2019 4:18 pm

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