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Minnesota, S. African choirs merge traditions ­— and languages

Two famed choral traditions met in a school auditorium in Johannesburg Monday night, as the Minnesota Chorale and the Gauteng Choristers prepare for what is ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, August 18, 2018 6:30 am

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Folk art painting connects descendants to old Norway

Karen Osen never expected to take up a painting hobby, especially one that dates back to 18th century Norway. Even her direct connections to the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, August 18, 2018 6:24 am

Election 2018

Will high primary turnout signal high turnout in November? Early voting credited for high numbers

More than 900,000 Minnesotans voted in Tuesday’s primary, according to Secretary of State Steve Simon. “To give you an idea about how extraordinary that is, that ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 17, 2018 9:13 am

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Chronic wasting disease could spread faster than expected

Back in March, field biologists caught and collared 109 deer. They’ve been tracking them ever since, trying to get a sense of where and how ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 17, 2018 8:54 am

Election 2018

Gentle start to governor’s race shaping up as Trump proxy fight

Minnesota’s recalibrated race for governor began Wednesday with the DFL and Republican nominees sizing up one another and the shadow President Trump casts over the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 17, 2018 8:46 am

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Small moments have big impact on orchestra’s S. Africa trip

The stage at the Aula Theatre at the University of Pretoria was jammed with musicians Wednesday, professionals elbow to elbow with their student counterparts. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 17, 2018 8:35 am

News

Primary results a warning about trying to predict 2018 politics

Minnesota’s unpredictable election year defied predictions yet again Tuesday. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 16, 2018 7:53 am

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Law gives officers wide discretion in incidents of deadly force

The Twin Cities metro has seen three fatal shootings this summer by police officers. In each case, prosecutors use the language in state law to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 8:24 am

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Dozens sickened by waterborne illness at Zumbrota campground

The Minnesota Health Department reports at least 72 people fell ill as a result of parasitic and bacterial contamination in a Zumbrota campground’s swimming areas. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 6:28 am

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Mayo Clinic names new CEO

Mayo Clinic has named a new CEO. The succession comes several years after current CEO Dr. John Noseworthy launched Mayo and Rochester on an ambitious ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, August 11, 2018 10:52 am

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Grain prices tumble after new crop report predicts another big harvest

Minnesota and the nation’s farmers are expected to have large crops to harvest this fall and the big yields are driving grain prices down. After ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, August 11, 2018 10:29 am

News

Minn. Orchestra hopes voices rise, walls fall on South Africa tour

Classical music was once viewed as a whites-only pursuit in South Africa’s apartheid system, another way to keep blacks and white apart. Minnesota Orchestra leaders ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, August 11, 2018 6:57 am

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ALS is robbing these Minnesotans of speech, but they won’t be silenced

Judy Bernhardt loves to be involved in the lives of her family, her three daughters and her husband. She likes to be in control, they ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, August 11, 2018 6:54 am

News

Report: Energy efficiency, renewables create nearly 60K state jobs; Clean energy sector jobs outpacing overall job growth

White Bear Lake-based Trane is doing a lot more work these days making buildings more efficient. And Roseville-based IPS Solar has grown from a staff ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 10, 2018 8:06 am

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MN Health: Backlog of elder mistreatment cases cleared

Minnesota Health Department officials said Wednesday the agency is caught up on complaints tied to elder and vulnerable adult mistreatment. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 9, 2018 8:09 am

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