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September 23, 2024 5:34 PM

In 100 days, Minnesota plans to be free of ‘forever chemicals.’ Some businesses already are

It’s the most restrictive ban on these harmful chemicals in the nation and state experts say local companies are already starting to get into compliance. The chemicals are used in a variety of products like cookware, cosmetics and carpets.

by Kyra Miles

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September 23, 2024 3:27 PM

Minnesota Power plans to build solar projects in Cohasset and Royalton

A Minnesota Power official called them a “key milestone” in the Duluth-based utility’s shift away from producing electricity by burning coal toward cleaner sources of energy.

by Kirsti Marohn

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September 23, 2024 1:20 PM

Voter guide helps Minnesotans prepare for November elections

With over 3,000 races covered, MPR News’ Voter Guide provides essential information about candidates across Minnesota.

by Cathy Wurzer and Michael Olson

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September 23, 2024 9:10 AM

Minnesota Poll: Klobuchar with comfortable lead in U.S. Senate race

Incumbent Democrat Sen. Amy Klobuchar leads Republican challenger Royce White in Minnesota’s Senate race according to a new poll conducted last week for MPR News, KARE 11 and the Minnesota Star Tribune.

by Craig Helmstetter

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September 23, 2024 6:15 AM

Minneapolis police say missing 3-year-old has been found safe

Minneapolis police said Monday morning that a 3-year-old girl reported missing the previous day has been found safe.

by MPR News Staff

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September 23, 2024 5:15 AM

High speeds and drunk drivers add up to unsafe roads

It’s been a dangerous year on Minnesota’s roads. More than 320 people have died on Minnesota roads as of Sept. 20. During the same time frame last year, that number was 286.

by Cari Spencer and Chandra Colvin

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September 23, 2024 5:00 AM

Minnesota Poll: Harris up on Trump but not by much as Democratic enthusiasm spikes

MPR News/KARE 11/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll puts Democratic nominee Kamala Harris ahead of Republican nominee Donald Trump in a race that is still close. But Trump’s prior enthusiasm advantage has disappeared.

by Mark Zdechlik

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September 22, 2024 4:00 AM

St. Cloud asks voters to approve $43.5 million for new fire station

Fire Chief Matthew Love said the new station will add firefighters and equipment to a growing part of St. Cloud and help improve response times throughout the city.

by Kirsti Marohn

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September 20, 2024 2:34 PM

As WNBA playoffs tip off, here’s you need to know about the Minnesota Lynx

In the first round of the WNBA playoffs, the Minnesota Lynx face the Phoenix Mercury.

by Peter Cox

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September 20, 2024 1:18 PM

2 injured after plane crashes in Shakopee park

Authorities said two people aboard the aircraft were transported to a hospital after the plane went down at Scenic Heights Park.

by MPR News Staff

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