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Cops, Courts & Fires

Man who stole ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers avoids prison time

A federal judge Monday told the man who stole a pair of the iconic ruby red slippers slippers worn in the classic film “The Wizard ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, January 29, 2024 6:49 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Trooper charged with murder of Ricky Cobb II makes first court appearance

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper charged with murder and manslaughter for a fatal shooting during a traffic stop last year appeared in Hennepin County District ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, January 29, 2024 6:46 pm

Health Updates

Hopeful downticks in Minnesota’s COVID-19, RSV and flu data

While just one new week’s worth of data does not indicate a clear trend, it is worth noting when that one week may signal a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 26, 2024 3:39 pm

News

Better wellness visits, healthier kids: Minnesota pediatricians try a new approach

Tens of thousands of kids come through the Children’s Minnesota clinic in Minneapolis each year for their monthly or biannual well-child visits. As a result, pediatrician Patricia ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 26, 2024 5:25 am

Education

School officer changes top K-12 to-do list at Capitol

Following a historic legislative session that delivered a big boost in K-12 funding, Minnesota lawmakers say the coming session for schools will be one of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 26, 2024 5:13 am

News

American Lung Association urges Minnesota lawmakers to crack down on flavored tobacco products

The American Lung Association is urging state and federal lawmakers to crack down on the sale of flavored tobacco products. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, January 24, 2024 8:46 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Minnesota’s Phillips aims for Granite State payoff to propel presidential bid forward

New Hampshire voter Donna Noelte has bestowed companion nicknames — Grumpy One and Grumpy Two — on Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the 2020 White ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, January 22, 2024 6:01 am

News

From St. Paul to Cooperstown? Joe Mauer will soon know the answer

Joe Mauer’s baseball career seems almost too spectacular to be true. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, January 21, 2024 6:08 pm

News

Don’t worry, Minnesota’s humorous highway safety signs aren’t going anywhere

New federal guidelines for traffic control go into effect Thursday and among them are advice against quirky or humorous traffic safety messages on highways. However, ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 19, 2024 11:29 am

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As early voting in Minnesota’s presidential primary starts, parties await prized data

On paper, Minnesota voters have plenty of options on the state’s presidential primary ballot. In reality, fewer of the candidates that appear on the major-party ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 19, 2024 8:48 am

News

Minnesota cannabis regulators say state will likely need 381 dispensaries at a minimum

State cannabis regulators set what will likely be the floor for new cannabis dispensaries in Minnesota: 381. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, January 18, 2024 8:55 am

News

Minnesota ice season will be one for the record books

Ice conditions on Minnesota lakes are improving as recent cold weather brings new ice, but state officials still urge caution when venturing out on frozen ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, January 18, 2024 8:53 am

Health Updates

New Minnesota prescription drug board gets up and running but expects industry resistance

Debate in Washington over prescription drug pricing has gone on for a long time. But state leaders, including those in Minnesota, have grown impatient with ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:45 pm

Education

Judge largely backs Minnesota’s social studies plan, including ethnic studies

A Minnesota administrative law judge on Tuesday OK’d much of the state’s plan to revamp state social studies standards, including new language requiring ethnic studies. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:40 pm

News

Minnesota equal rights amendment revamped to include protections for abortion, gender care

After coming up short at the Capitol for more than a decade, backers of a Minnesota equal rights amendment view 2024 as their moment.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 1:06 pm

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