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ESPN finds ‘high-level’ health violations at U.S. Bank Stadium

U.S. Bank Stadium, fresh off hosting the 2018 Super Bowl, might be getting some less-than-friendly attention following a new ESPN report. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, December 15, 2018 8:08 am

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Sensory-friendly Santa trades holiday bustle for quiet time during U visit

For children with autism spectrum disorder or other sensory sensitivities, the long lines and loud noises of a typical visit to see Santa at the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, December 15, 2018 6:20 am

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Santas of color, once met with controversy, now in high demand

Ask most children what Santa looks like and the answer isn't surprising. He wears a red and white hat. He has a white beard and ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 14, 2018 8:51 am

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Trump wants to roll back water protections. What will that mean for Minnesota?

The Environmental Protection Agency released a proposal on Tuesday that would substantially reduce the amount of federally protected waters across the country. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 13, 2018 8:06 am

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U president finalist Joan Gabel begins statewide tour

Dozens of University of Minnesota students, faculty and staff warmly welcomed Joan Gabel to the Twin Cities campus, as the finalist for the president’s job ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 8:20 am

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Teachers back new Minnesota climate education standards, but topic’s still hot

Kay Nowell is a veteran science teacher in the St. Michael-Albertville public schools. Still, she feels the need to tread lightly when the topic of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 8:12 am

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3 bits of wisdom as you test the lake ice this winter

Department of Natural Resources conservation officer Garrett Thomas brought ice picks, lifejackets, augers and some common sense to an Eagan park Thursday, hoping to keep ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 7:49 am

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Minnesota House survey reveals sex harassment concerns at Capitol

Results of a recent survey on sexual harassment at Minnesota’s Capitol show one in five respondents had experienced or witnessed it. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 7:47 am

State, Nation and World

Young climate activists press Dems for a Green New Deal

Some 1,000 young climate activists held rallies at House Democrats’ offices on Monday in hopes of persuading them to back a Green New Deal. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 7:46 am

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So, you want to be Santa? Here’s how to avoid rookie mistakes

Santa Claus is coming to town again, preceded by a corps of brother Santas helping out around Minnesota. Most have decades of experience and tricks ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, December 8, 2018 6:45 am

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Minnesota budget surplus projected to top $1.5B

Gov.-elect Tim Walz and a divided Minnesota Legislature will have a $1.544 billion surplus to work with next session as they craft the state’s two-year ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 7, 2018 8:21 am

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State lawmakers won’t rush tax code rewrite

There won’t be a mad dash to rewrite Minnesota’s tax code when the Legislature returns to action in January. Key lawmakers in both parties said Wednesday ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 7, 2018 8:17 am

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Study: Cover crops, trees key to fighting climate change

If we’re going to hold off the worst climate change effects in the coming decades, finding new ways to keep greenhouse gases out of the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 6, 2018 8:14 am

Health

Twin Cities mom’s full-time job: Finding help for son with rare neurological illness

At first glance it’s hard to tell that something awful and unexpected happened to 4-year-old Orville Young this past summer, but acute flaccid myelitis has ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 8:13 am

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Minnesota OKs medical marijuana to treat Alzheimer’s

Minnesota Alzheimer’s disease patients will be eligible to use medical marijuana in their treatment starting next August. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 7:04 am

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