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Minnesota benefits from historic electric grid investment
By Catharine Richert Minnesota’s electric grid is slated for a $2 billion upgrade. The investment is part of a $10 billion grid expansion in the ...
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U of M study: Without protections, many Midwest lakes will lose coldwater habitat
By Kirsti Marohn Lakes across the Upper Midwest are at risk of losing oxygen-rich coldwater habitat due to climate change and nutrient pollution, according to ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:55 pm
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A bumper crop of politics at FarmFest
By Brian Bakst FarmFest served as its usual magnet Tuesday for political candidates casting themselves as friends of agriculture, with office seekers of both parties ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:54 pm
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State agencies investigating major fish kill in southeast Minnesota trout stream
An estimated 2,500 fish killed near Lewiston By Mark Zdechlik State agencies are investigating what killed an estimated 2,500 fish, mostly brown trout, along ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 29, 2022 6:03 pm
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With opening day less than a month away, State Fair looking for more than 1,000 workers
By Tim Nelson Minnesota State Fair officials say they’re looking for about 1,200 workers to staff this summer’s event — and they’re holding a job ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 10:23 am
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Minnesota celebrates, confronts ‘bafflingly low’ unemployment rate
By Brian Bakst Minnesota’s employment picture is vibrant and vexing at the same time, with an ultra-low unemployment rate that is making it harder for ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, July 21, 2022 1:52 pm
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Some GOP lawmakers face primary challenge from the right
By Tim Pugmire Dozens of primary election battles are underway for Minnesota legislative seats. On Aug. 9, voters will decide 25 intraparty contests for the ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 6:28 pm
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Gummies coming to Minnesota’s medical marijuana program
By Peter Cox Marijuana gummies and chews will be available for medical cannabis patients in Minnesota starting on Aug. 1. Patients will be able to ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 5:49 pm
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Duluth mural project connects city to its Ojibwe history
By Dan Kraker Artists in Duluth are hard at work completing a large mural along the city’s Lakewalk next to Lake Superior. It honors Chief ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 15, 2022 5:41 pm
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AG rivals debate what it will take to fight crime
By Brian Bakst In a preview of their likely campaign to come, DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Jim Schultz offered differing views ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 5:52 pm
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New Minnesota State Fair foods are here
By Tim Nelson There’s gonna be a lot more ice cream at the Minnesota State Fair when the gates open August 25. The fair unveiled ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 5:03 pm
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The ‘People’s Station’ KMOJ pushes forward
For 46 years KMOJ radio has defied the odds and stayed on mission to enrich its community By Jae Bryson Located in the heart ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 1, 2022 5:54 pm
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Group home closures put many disabled Minnesotans at risk, advocates say
By Sarah Gelbard Minnesotans with a range of disabilities face a worrisome future as a wave of group home closures hits the state, driven by ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 6:24 pm
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In Minnesota, emotions high after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Supporters and opponents of legalized abortion in Minnesota reacted swiftly Friday to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, with opponents cheering ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, June 25, 2022 9:24 am
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Minnesota makes bid for earlier 2024 presidential primary
By Brian Bakst By the time Minnesota usually gets a say in presidential nominating contests, once-bulging fields tend to be winnowed way down. Iowa, New ...