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Farmers’ feelings on tariffs mixed at Farmfest

Farmfest is underway, and along with the machinery exhibits and seed corn displays, you’ll find politics. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 9, 2018 8:05 am

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Early voting growing in popularity across Minnesota

In the lead-up to the Aug. 14 primary, early voting is proving more popular around the state. The number of absentee ballots requested and sent in ... Read more

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

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MN Health: Measles confirmed in Hennepin County child

State health officials are investigating a case of measles in a Hennepin County 5-year-old who became ill in early August shortly after returning from international ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 8:09 am

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Governor hopefuls get personal with voters as primary nears

Candidates for office face a common quandary: What’s the right balance between talking about themselves versus what they would do for voters? Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 7:00 am

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Human Rights Department analyzes discipline disparities at MN schools

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights has reached an agreement with most of the 43 school districts and charter schools flagged for discipline disparities. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 6, 2018 8:18 am

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Cops investigating hate mail sent to security hospital workers

St. Peter police are investigating homophobic hate mail targeting two lesbian couples in the area and a letter using racist language to one other person. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 6, 2018 8:17 am

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For dying cats and dogs, a last, loving goodbye; Network of pet hospice volunteers come to the rescue

Laddie, an elderly toy poodle, lost a leg in a car accident. Her kidneys are failing. Her prior owner had loved her but was forced ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, August 4, 2018 6:50 am

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Inmate charged with second-degree murder in Stillwater

Edward Muhammad Johnson was formally charged Thursday with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Stillwater prison corrections officer Joseph Gomm. Johnson, 42, was ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 3, 2018 8:10 am

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Wetter weather causing sewage headaches for Minn. cities

On a Friday afternoon in late June, the Roadhouse 169 in North Mankato was starting to get busy — until the sewer backed up. “Half the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 3, 2018 8:10 am

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Climate change hits hard on the North Shore

Everywhere in Minnesota's feeling the effects of climate change. And the warming climate affects each of those places a bit differently. Northern Minnesota's Lake Superior shoreline ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 3, 2018 8:10 am

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Union for Minn. corrections officers demands higher staffing levels

The union representing corrections officers in Minnesota prisons demanded the state hire more staff to address what it calls unsafe conditions. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 2, 2018 6:00 am

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Adventures of a playground

Elijah Gudmestad looked long and hard at the two lengths of PVC pipes he was working on. When he secured the pipe in a vise ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, July 30, 2018 8:40 am

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DNR releases first comprehensive 10-year deer management plan

After two years and hundreds of public comments, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources biologists have released their first ever comprehensive statewide deer management plan. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, July 28, 2018 6:55 am

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Former Republican, DFL incumbent square off for U.S. Senate nomination

Incumbent Sen. Tina Smith, who was appointed to the post following Al Franken’s resignation, is trying to hold on to the seat. She’s also trying ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 27, 2018 8:33 am

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Study says Carbon-free electricity possible by 2050

A group of utilities, state regulators and environmental groups released a report Tuesday showing it's possible — with existing technology — for electricity generation in ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, July 26, 2018 8:21 am

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