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Irma: 5 things Minnesotans should tell loved ones in Florida

Hurricane Irma is ravaging the Caribbean and taking aim at Florida. Fears are mounting about flooding and massive power outages, and weather professionals are vexed ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, September 8, 2017 9:08 am

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Rochester leaders see plan for $58M sports arena; Ambitions include hosting a minor league hockey team

Members of the Mayo Civic Center commission got their first look at a proposal for a new sports arena in Rochester on Tuesday. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, September 7, 2017 3:34 am

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State’s school boards not as diverse as student populations

When Abdi Sabrie moved to Mankato, Minn., in 2009, he wasn’t impressed with the local school district’s programs for non-English-speaking students. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 8:16 am

Minnesota State Fair

1,977,320; 2017 Minnesota State Fair breaks attendance record

The Minnesota State Fair welcomed 1,977,320 visitors in its 12-day run this year, breaking the previous attendance record set last year. In 2016, the attendance ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 8:11 am

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Could St. Paul’s east side get a tiny house village?

On a whim last fall, Loren Schirber paid $65,000 for a 3-acre strip of land on St. Paul’s east side that looks like a useless ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, September 3, 2017 10:48 am

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It’s not a race: 4 tips for mindful eating at the Minnesota State Fair

Rasa Troup isn’t here to tell you to “eat this, not that” when it comes to the Minnesota State Fair. In fact, she says, go ahead ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 28, 2017 8:20 am

Health

At last, the measles outbreak is over

With no measles cases in 42 days, state officials on Friday declared the outbreak over after the highly contagious virus sickened 79 Minnesotans this year. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 28, 2017 8:16 am

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First is the least-crowded day to go to the State Fair

If long lines and huge crowds aren’t your thing — but Pronto Pups and carnival rides are — listen up: The least crowded day to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 24, 2017 7:56 am

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NTSB: School worker urged evacuation just before blast

MINNEAPOLIS — Just before an explosion at Minnehaha Academy killed a receptionist and custodian and hurt nine others earlier this month, a maintenance worker heard ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 8:09 am

Agriculture

A new generation of farmers faces mounting challenges

As Mao Lee’s parents get older, she’s taken on more responsibility for the family’s produce farming business, including a lot of physical labor. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 21, 2017 8:10 am

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Researchers search for clues to toxic algae blooms; Findings so far point to bacteria thriving in the future

From Washington Lake in southwest Minnesota, to Lake Minnetonka, to Helen Lake in northern Minnesota, toxic blooms of algae are again surfacing on the state’s ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 18, 2017 8:19 am

Education

Minnesota rethinks assessments of English language learners

State education officials are using an update in federal law to try to tackle one of education’s thorniest problems: how to teach students with limited ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 14, 2017 7:55 am

Faith

Mosque welcomes hundreds in show of solidarity after bomb attack

Hundreds of people turned out Tuesday night to show their support for Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center, the Bloomington mosque that was bombed over the weekend. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 11, 2017 7:37 am

Business

Students’ robots fly into 3M headquarters

A couple of dozen robots briefly took over the plaza at 3M’s Maplewood headquarters Friday, as Minnesota high school robotics teams showed off their machines. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 7, 2017 8:40 am

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Sewing volunteers mend clothes, hearts and the planet

For Michelle Ooley, charity has a point. A sharp, steel point. The free mending service she helped launch is pledged to helping people get the most ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 7, 2017 8:30 am

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