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Education

Minnesota students test diplomacy skills in huge model UN conference

By Nina Moini MPR News/90.1 FM More than 800 students from across the state traveled to downtown Minneapolis for this weekend’s YMCA Model UN conference. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 9, 2018 8:49 am

News

Yes, ice-out is late in Minnesota. Yes, the climate is still warming.

Ice out is running late this spring on lakes across Minnesota’s southern half, an anomaly as annual ice cover levels continue a downward trend. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 9, 2018 8:46 am

State, Nation and World

Officer awarded Badge of Bravery for stopping St. Cloud mall stabber

An off-duty police officer who shot dead the suspect in a 2016 St. Cloud mall stabbing attack was called a hero Thursday at a ceremony ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 6, 2018 7:16 am

Health

Big health plans ended 2017 in the black

Minnesota health insurance companies were able to replenish reserves rather than draw from them to cover losses in 2017. A Council of Health Plans statement ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 7:38 am

News

Twins home opener could be among their coldest ever

The Minnesota Twins may be heading again for history, barely a week into their new season. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 7:00 am

News

‘Penny-a-pill’ funding fades under pressure from pharmaceutical industry

When supporters rolled out what they called “penny-a-pill” legislation last month, they described it as a bipartisan effort to raise needed money to combat the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 2, 2018 8:46 am

News

Running on empty? As Minnesota ages, need for volunteer drivers grows

Volunteer drivers play a crucial role in helping Minnesotans who can’t drive themselves get to the places they need to be, from doctor appointments to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 2, 2018 8:36 am

News

Roads amendment seeks to detour state tax dollars

When you rent a car or get a tune-up or buy some new spark plugs, the money you pay in state sales taxes goes into ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 30, 2018 8:15 am

News

Report: Solar jobs in Minn. jumped 113% over 2 years

Jobs in the solar industry increased from 1,995 to 4,256 between 2015 and 2017, a new report finds. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 30, 2018 7:57 am

News

Pence to Mpls. crowd: Past year has been ‘promises made and promises kept’

Vice President Mike Pence took the stage at the Minneapolis Convention Center Wednesday morning to promote the federal tax overhaul, praise the American military and ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, March 29, 2018 8:08 am

Minnesota DNR

$130 million requested for DNR infrastructure

The DNR says more than a quarter of its buildings are in unacceptable, or poor condition. More than 100 miles of trails are falling apart, ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 8:34 am

Minnesota State Fair

Here, doggy! Pets are getting new digs at the State Fair

It'll be "So long" to the Pet Center and the diner run by the Robbinsdale Order of the Eastern Star, "Hello" to a new aircraft-themed ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 8:33 am

News

Senate approves public workers’ pension fix

State leaders and legislators have known for some time that they have a big problem on their hands. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 7:30 am

News

Student-led gun violence protest draws thousands to Minnesota Capitol; Students, lawmakers, survivors standing together in St. Paul

Thousands of Minnesotans rallied outside the state Capitol Saturday following a student-led march that began at St. Paul's Harriet Island as part of a nationwide ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 26, 2018 8:09 am

Agriculture

Minn. ag has much to lose in trade spat

There’s been a lot of hand-wringing in farm circles about trade with China for the past two years, ever since presidential candidate Donald Trump criticized ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 26, 2018 7:53 am

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