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Elections & Campaigns

What’s at stake in Minnesota’s primary election

Minnesota is set to learn Tuesday who its newest member of Congress is, bringing the state’s eight-person delegation back to full strength after nearly six ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 6:15 am

Health Updates

First look at pregnancy-related deaths in Minnesota finds some disparities

A snapshot look at pregnancy-related deaths in Minnesota found all of the deaths could have been prevented and that pregnancy-associated deaths were disproportionately high among ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 4, 2022 4:14 pm

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Amid record low unemployment, Minnesota officials highlight underutilized labor pools throughout the state

By Tim Nelson, Minnesota Public Radio News Summer is a busy time at the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority garage in Eagan. It’s the time of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 12:48 pm

Health Updates

So far, Minnesota avoids recent national uptick in COVID cases

On Wednesday we learned that both President Joe Biden and Sen. Tina Smith have COVID-19. This is on the heels of learning that the Director ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 22, 2022 5:45 pm

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Minnesota celebrates, confronts ‘bafflingly low’ unemployment rate

Minnesota’s employment picture is vibrant and vexing at the same time, with an ultra-low unemployment rate that is making it harder for companies to hire ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, July 21, 2022 4:26 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Some GOP lawmakers face primary challenge from the right

Dozens of primary election battles are underway for Minnesota legislative seats.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 5:05 am

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New Minnesota rape kit tracking system promises more accountability

By Peter Cox, Minnesota Public Radio News The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is rolling out a new system to help survivors of sexual assault ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 15, 2022 4:57 am

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Group home closures put many disabled Minnesotans at risk, advocates say

Minnesotans with a range of disabilities face a worrisome future as a wave of group home closures hits the state, driven by staff shortages and ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 2:49 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Minnesota makes bid for earlier 2024 presidential primary

By the time Minnesota usually gets a say in presidential nominating contests, once-bulging fields tend to be winnowed way down. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, June 23, 2022 5:04 am

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FAQ: What Minnesota and neighboring states could do if Roe is overturned

This month, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to make a decision that could impact abortion access across the country. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, June 20, 2022 8:56 am

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Minnesota DNR using GPS collars to track fawns’ movements

Researchers with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are tracking dozens of fawns as part of a three-year study in southern Minnesota. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, June 16, 2022 6:58 am

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Leaders remain stuck on surplus plan weeks after flameout

Clad in hard hats and face masks, Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. Jim Abeler paused a tour this week of a psychiatric hospital floor being ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, June 9, 2022 5:53 am

Health Updates

Minnesota among first states to get federally backed COVID ‘test-to-treat’ sites

Three of Minnesota's state-run COVID-19 testing sites will soon become spots for COVID treatment, too, making them some of the first to come out of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, June 9, 2022 5:50 am

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State preps for sign-up surge for pandemic bonuses

By Brian Bakst, Minnesota Public Radio News More than a year in the making, a $500 million bonus program for Minnesota workers who took on ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 12:11 pm

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Disparities remain in opioid treatment access, Mayo Clinic study finds

A new study from Mayo Clinic finds ongoing gaps in access to prescriptions for a commonly used drug to treat opioid use disorder. The gap ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, June 3, 2022 10:22 pm

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