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MSU Mankato and Mayo Clinic expand partnership to retain students, address workforce shortage

Minnesota State University, Mankato and Mayo Clinic Health System say they will be collaborating more to retain students and address workforce shortages in the region. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 6, 2023 4:22 pm

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Billion-dollar dreams fuel surge in Powerball ticket sales

A giant jackpot is fueling sales of lottery tickets in Minnesota and elsewhere ahead of Saturday’s drawing. The head of the Minnesota Lottery said tickets ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 6, 2023 1:25 pm

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Twins set free Target Field watch parties for playoff games in Houston

Looking for a big screen venue this weekend to watch the Minnesota Twins play the Astros in Houston, Texas? How about the giant screen at ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, October 5, 2023 2:31 pm

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Customs agents seize box of giraffe poop at Minneapolis airport

Customs agents seized an unusual item from an airline passenger arriving in Minneapolis last week from a vacation in Kenya: a small box containing giraffe ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, October 5, 2023 2:27 pm

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Twins fans celebrate team’s first playoff series win since 2002

The Minnesota Twins are heading to the American League Division Series in Houston after winning Wednesday's game and sweeping the Toronto Blue Jays in a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:43 am

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Stores across Minnesota are selling Narcan over the counter. Here’s what to know

Naloxone, also known by the name brand Narcan, is a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioids and can save someone from a fatal ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 4:41 pm

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Minnesota delegation responds to historic ouster of Speaker McCarthy

Minnesota’s members of Congress are explaining their votes in Tuesday’s historic removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The vote to push McCarthy out split the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 4:37 pm

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Some Minnesota libraries offer users chance to check out the great outdoors

Kali Freeman, the community library manager at Rondo Community Library in St. Paul, says the state park pass program opens up worlds. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:44 pm

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Minnesota Vikings give diehard fans a chance to show team pride on license plates

The purple pride of Minnesota Vikings fans may soon be displayed on their bumpers. A new Vikings-themed license plate was unveiled Tuesday featuring the team’s ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 11:47 am

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The Department of Revenue finished processing the rebate checks — here’s what you need to know

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced Monday it’s finished processing the one-time tax rebate payments. It sent just over 2 million direct deposits and paper ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 11:46 am

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Guilty plea expected in ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slipper theft

A Minnesota man charged with stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in the Wizard of Oz is expected to plead guilty ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 2, 2023 3:39 pm

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Mayo Clinic part of new nationwide health innovation network

Mayo Clinic is part of a new national network that aims to use innovation to solve health problems faster. The Advanced Research Projects Agency for ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 2, 2023 3:38 pm

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Costs spike for Minnesota governor’s mansion upgrades

Anticipated costs for renovating the Minnesota governor’s residence have ballooned because key components were in worse condition than anticipated and due to extra security upgrades, ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 2, 2023 3:37 pm

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With utility costs on the rise, act now to avoid losing heat, electricity this winter

The state’s cold weather rule takes effect this weekend, but Minnesotans need to take action now to avoid their utilities from being disconnected.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, October 1, 2023 3:34 pm

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The latest on preventing the big three respiratory viruses: COVID, flu and RSV

We’re entering a challenging time of year, when COVID-19, flu and RSV collide. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, September 29, 2023 4:32 pm

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