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Minnesota’s COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths in ’23 less than half those in ’22

Our end-of-year retrospective on COVID-19 activity in Minnesota reveals a fourth year where thousands of Minnesotans ended up ...

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Minnesota woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota woman has sued her dentist after receiving four root canals, eight dental crowns and ...

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Man dies when transport vehicle crashes through ice on Minnesota lake

BAUDETTE — A passenger died after a commercial transport vehicle crashed through the ice on a Minnesota lake. ...

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The 10 biggest changes to hit Minnesota this year, from legal cannabis to abortion access

After winning narrow majorities in both chambers of the Legislature and securing control of the governor’s office, DFLers ...

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As panel completes work, St. Cloud store sees sales of current Minnesota state flag spike

By Kirsti Marohn and Dana Ferguson, Minnesota Public Radio News Even as a commission wraps up its design ...

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DNR, county sheriffs warn of poor ice conditions across Minnesota

Widespread rain, wind and unseasonably warm weather during recent days have degraded ice conditions throughout the state, according ...

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Minnesota students struggle to access food over the holiday amid high demand at food shelves

One Twin Cities program that provides food for children while school is out on break says it can’t ...

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From roadkill to research: Collect dead wildlife to help science

The Bell Museum has long maintained a collection of preserved animal species, but Sushma Reddy wants to super-size ...

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Minnesota DNR webinars focus on the northern lights and winter animal tracks

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the ...

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Ice storms, blizzards pummel central US on day after Christmas

MINNEAPOLIS  — From an ice storm in North Dakota that is sealing windows shut, to blizzard conditions in ...

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Iowa won’t participate in U.S. food assistance program for kids this summer

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa will not participate this summer in a federal program that gives $40 per ...

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New for 2024: Minnesota law to grant more workers access to sick and safe time

Starting in January, Minnesota workers can accumulate short spurts of time off to take care of themselves or ...

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DVS responds to Minnesotans with record number of special plates debuting in 2024

The Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) division is responding to requests from Minnesotans with ...

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$62M in public funds sought for Vikings stadium security upgrades

By Matt Sepic, Minnesota Public Radio News The agency that operates U.S. Bank Stadium plans to ask Minnesota ...

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Goal of new litter on ice law: Keep Minnesota’s lakes and rivers clean

Every winter, hundreds of thousands of anglers head for the frozen water to fish. Most ice anglers clean ...

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