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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Double-murder suspect to face justice in Minnesota after Florida

A woman suspected of killing her husband in Minnesota and later a woman in Florida will be extradited to Florida first to face charges there. Read more

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

State, Nation and World

Wood heater makers push back against tighter pollution rules

Minnesota-based Central Boiler has worked for years to cut the air pollution generated by its products. It met 2015 Environmental Protection Agency standards, which reduced ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 26, 2018 8:15 am

Health

Minnesota STD cases hit record high number

Minnesota health officials say sexually transmitted disease cases in the state rose to a record level in 2017. Overall the number of cases in Minnesota ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 7:57 am

Health

It’s tick season again

Minnesota’s tick season has already begun, and experts say the parasites are hungry after a long winter. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 7:56 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Double-murder suspect may face charges in Florida first

Dodge County authorities say a Blooming Prairie woman wanted for allegedly killing her husband, will likely face charges in a Florida murder case first. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 23, 2018 9:01 am

News

DFL candidates seek traction in race to replace Walz in Congress

Dan Feehan believes his two tours of duty in Iraq will appeal to voters in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District and help push him over the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 23, 2018 8:47 am

Faith

Pastoral minister tries auto repair to tackle poverty

There’s not a lot of overlap in the skills of social workers and car mechanics, but that didn’t stop one Twin Cities social worker from ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 20, 2018 8:28 am

News

Ex-GOP chair Downey exits Minnesota governor’s race

Former Minnesota Republican Party Chair Keith Downey ended his race for governor on Wednesday, saying that while he still believed in his message, “the opportunity ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 19, 2018 7:40 am

News

Critics say Rochester visitors bureau needs to be more transparent

But a series of recent events have prompted some city officials to ask whether the organization, which is funded almost entirely with tax money, should ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 18, 2018 8:16 am

Education

Minnesota bill would regulate school start times

The legislation would prevent middle and high schools from starting earlier than 8:30 a.m. and would forbid elementary student bus pick-ups before 7 a.m. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 18, 2018 8:14 am

State, Nation and World

Whalen says coaching at U of M will be ‘the thrill of my lifetime’

Lindsay Whalen was introduced Friday as the head coach of the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 16, 2018 7:28 am

Agriculture

Weather pushes farmers’ buttons, but not the panic one

Not much has happened so far this spring in the rich farmland surrounding New Ulm: No plowing, no planting. Some farmers have dug into the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 16, 2018 6:46 am

Education

Dayton proposes plan to close special education funding gap

Gov. Mark Dayton wants lawmakers to use part of Minnesota's budget surplus to increase school district special education funding. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 13, 2018 7:51 am

News

Minnesota High School League adjusts rules to snowy season

It’s been a frustrating season so far for high school baseball and softball teams with diamonds across the state snow and ice covered. The Minnesota State ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 12, 2018 8:23 am

Education

Minnesota above average on ‘Nation’s Report Card’

Minnesota students scored above the national average on a test known as the "Nation's Report Card", according to 2017 results out Tuesday. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 7:41 am

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