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How will Medicaid cuts affect Minnesota nursing homes?
By Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton Funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” are estimated to ...
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Trump administration withholds millions in funding from Minnesota schools
By Elizabeth Shockman In the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage school district, federal title dollars help keep teachers and staff members up-to-date ...
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Up to 250,000 Minnesotans could lose coverage under federal Medicaid cuts
By Erica Zurek Last week, Congress passed President Trump’s extensive tax and spending bill with a vote of ...
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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Anoka and Carver counties
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in Anoka and Carver counties, but officials say people shouldn’t ...
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More than a story: Minnesota researcher explores the power of fairy tales on children
By Kyra Miles Once upon a time, babies and toddlers gathered at the George Latimer Central Library in ...
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Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota seal time capsule to mark 100 years
By Juan Del Valle Members from the Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota gathered at the Veterans Service Building ...
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Minnesota on track for above average tornado season
By Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton In the last few weeks, severe storms have spun up tornadoes across ...
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After 37 years, Hymie’s in Minneapolis spins its last record
By Jaylan Sims After nearly four decades of serving the Twin Cities’ vibrant music scene, Hymie’s Records has ...
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‘Loon lady’ turns passion into action to protect Minnesota’s iconic bird
In every corner of Minnesota, there are good stories waiting to be told of places that make our ...
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News laws, new budget take effect in Minnesota on July 1
By Dana Ferguson, Peter Cox and Clay Masters A slate of new state laws and the next state budget will take ...
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Motorcycles in Minnesota will now be able to split lanes — here’s what that means
By Dan Kraker Motorists and motorcyclists should be aware of a major new traffic law that goes into ...
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Vance Boelter’s wife releases statement after his arrest for Minnesota lawmaker shootings
MPR News Staff The wife of Vance Boelter, the man suspected of killing former DFL Minnesota House Speaker ...
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Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, husband Mark to lie in state Friday
Couple to be joined by golden retriever Gilbert, who also died in shooting By Dana Ferguson The ...
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Minnesota lawmakers consider security measures after Hortman killings
By Clay Masters A memorial outside the Minnesota House chamber is one of several on the Capitol grounds ...
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Study finds lead contamination threatens butterflies
By Jaylan Sims While strolling through the Twin Cities, you might spot a monarch or swallowtail butterfly drifting ...