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Dam partial failure sent more than a century’s worth of sediment pollution downstream

More than a century’s worth of sediment was unleashed downstream into the Blue Earth River after the partial failure of the Rapidan Dam last week. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 5, 2024 3:45 pm

Health Updates

Drug companies challenge Minnesota prescription discount law in federal court

Several drug companies filed lawsuits in federal court this week challenging a Minnesota law governing the price of medication, saying its inclusion in a bill ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, July 5, 2024 9:48 am

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‘Minnesotans are resilient’: Flooding assessments continue; Walz visits flood-damaged Rapidan Dam site

Gov. Tim Walz visited the site of the Rapidan Dam and updated residents on flooding relief as well as conditions of the County Road 9 bridge ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 11:11 am

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With Minnesota law change in effect, adoptees can access original birth records

Adoptees born in Minnesota will be able to access their birth records starting Monday. Last year, the state passed legislation allowing adopted adults access to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 5:48 am

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Residents mourn the loss of the Rapidan Dam Store

People are mourning the loss of the Dam Store in Rapidan, Minnesota. The beloved store was demolished Friday before it could be claimed by the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, July 1, 2024 5:44 am

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New facial recognition to add more layers to Mall of America security

The Mall of America implemented new facial recognition technology into their security system on Wednesday.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, June 27, 2024 4:27 am

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Hundreds seek social equity cannabis business license in first 24 hours of program

More than 700 Minnesotans began applying for preapproval of adult-use marijuana business licenses within the first 24 hours of the social equity licensing program commencing. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 4:38 pm

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Minneapolis hosts USA Gymnastics Olympic trials

Minneapolis will be the center of the USA Gymnastics universe this week. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, June 24, 2024 2:42 pm

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Flooding pushes Blue Earth County dam to ‘imminent failure condition’

Officials in Blue Earth County are closely monitoring the Rapidan Dam southwest of Mankato Monday amid concerns about a potential dam failure. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, June 24, 2024 2:33 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Thousands registered to vote since launch of Minnesota’s automatic voter registration system

Since automatic voter registration launched in late April, the state says some 15,000 eligible Minnesotans have been registered to vote while renewing a state-issued ID, ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 3:20 pm

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At the Minnesota Capitol, some moderates hang it up as more partisan candidates emerge

Last month, Rep. Dean Urdahl listed off some of his favorite moments serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives: taking capital investment committee tours around ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 4:57 am

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Robots with hoes show farmers possible future of weed control

In a sugar beet field a few miles east of Moorhead, small four-wheeled robots are rolling up and down the rows of beets. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, June 17, 2024 3:30 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Deadly ATV crashes on pace to surpass last year’s total

All-terrain vehicle crashes in Minnesota have claimed 14 lives so far this year, with deaths on pace to surpass last year’s toll of 15. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, June 17, 2024 4:51 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota corrections officials investigate inmate death, possibly drug-related

In the state and nationwide, prisons face a deadly synthetic drug challenge Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, June 17, 2024 4:49 am

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New influenza testing rule for dairy cows going to Minnesota fairs

Dairy cows headed to a county fair this summer will need at an influenza test. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, June 14, 2024 8:27 am

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