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Minnesota DNR

Millions in grants available for improving fish and wildlife habitats

Groups that want to improve Minnesota fish and wildlife habitat can seek millions of dollars in state grants through the Department of Natural Resources. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 31, 2018 9:13 am

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At Renaissance Festival, women recount years of harassment

The annual Renaissance Festival’s fanciful world of jousters, jesters and jokesters is well underway. But its longtime entertainment director is not attending. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 31, 2018 8:49 am

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As lake invaders dig in, Minnesota worries what comes next

Standing on a small metal boat on Lake Koronis in Stearns County, Kevin Farnum watched a mass of green weeds being pulled up onto a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 30, 2018 8:03 am

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Duluth as a cruise stop? With city council vote, it’s one step closer

It might not be Bermuda — or the Bahamas — but the city of Duluth, on the far southwestern tip of typically frigid Lake Superior, ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 8:23 am

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In Minnesota, Gulf shrimpers meet farmers trying to save their catch

August is the busy season for shrimpers along the Gulf Coast, and fishermen like Randy Skinner and Lance Nacio should be heading out in their ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 8:05 am

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Minnesota State Fair attendance on record pace through first three days

The Minnesota State Fair has set two daily attendance records in the first three days of this year’s 12-day run. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 7:01 am

Minnesota State Fair

New apple variety debuts at State Fair

A new apple variety debuted at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. The First Kiss apple was developed at the University of Minnesota. It’s based off a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 7:01 am

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Twin Cities men charged in large-scale shoplifting scheme

Two Twin Cities men are facing racketeering charges in connection with an alleged shoplifting ring that targeted metro area retailers over a period of years. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 27, 2018 8:39 am

Minnesota State Fair

Food critics dish on State Fair’s best (and not-so-best)

A panel of foodies from around the Twin Cities convened at the Great Minnesota Get-Together to review what is arguably the fair’s main attraction: food! ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, August 25, 2018 8:36 am

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Jeff Johnson’s climate policy: Do nothing

Republican candidate for governor Jeff Johnson believes climate change is happening, but he doesn’t want to do anything about it. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, August 25, 2018 8:28 am

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1 year later: More Somali-American kids are vaccinated against measles

This Saturday will mark a year since Minnesota experienced its most severe measles outbreak in recent history, and public health officials are still trying to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, August 25, 2018 8:23 am

News

When rising rent makes affordable housing unaffordable

About a year and a half ago, 63-year-old Pam MacDonald decided to sell her house. She was a recent amputee, and the upkeep that came ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 24, 2018 8:25 am

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4 changes at this year’s State Fair that you need to know

Nothing ever stays the same, not even the Great Minnesota Get-Together. The State Fair opens for its annual 12-day run Thursday. Here are four big changes ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:18 am

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Photographer Huie named McKnight distinguished artist

The McKnight Foundation has named photographer Wing Young Huie as its 2018 distinguished artist. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 21, 2018 6:38 am

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Encouraging students to explore STEM fields

Robotics teams from dozens of local high schools showed off their machines at 3M’s Maplewood headquarters Friday. The robots are diverse and the teams are ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 20, 2018 8:33 am

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