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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

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Should the state buy the Minnesota Orchestra?

The Minnesota Orchestra performing at the 4th of July celebration in Excelsior, MN. Photo by peterrieke via MPR News Flickr pool Minnesota House Rep. Phyllis Kahn says she’s sponsoring a bill to buy the Minnesota Orchestra. “Kahn, a DFL-er from south Minneapolis, is suggesting the state form a corporation to take over the orchestra and…
by Michael Olson

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When should kids learn to program computers?

When should kids learn to program computers?

In Rochester, officials are looking for ways to grow computer programmers locally. Surya Ghatty is one of a group of IBM and Mayo Clinic programmers and software developers mentoring local students, teaching young kids how to code even before their hands are big enough to stretch completely across a keyboard. “We would like to see…
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Will the ongoing government shutdown change how you vote in the next election?

Photo: U.S. Capitol by Victoria Pickering via Flickr The federal government shutdown is in its 13th day, with little sign of a budget deal that could win the approval of both houses of Congress, as well as the White House. The debate now includes efforts to avoid a default if the government’s debt limit isn’t…
by Michael Olson

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Another weekend of I-694, 494 closures and detours

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is wrapping up a big improvement project on Interstate 694 in the next month. But it will require one more weekend of road detours in Arden Hills and New Brighton. MnDOT officials say the westbound side of Interstate 694 will narrow to a single lane between Interstate 35W and Long Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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What has been your greatest adventure?

What has been your greatest adventure?

Jason Zabokrtsky is setting off on a 14 day bushwhacking trip through the wilderness. Zabokrtsky set off this morning from Atikokan, Ontario. He’s on a solo bushwhacking trip to Ely, Minnesota. At his fastest he will be moving a mile per hour while bushwhacking. He will see things in Quetico Provincial Park and in the…
by Michael Olson

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Shutdown slows International Falls response to layoffs

Shutdown slows International Falls response to layoffs

When layoffs were announced at the paper mill that is the economic mainstay of International Falls, residents established an economic response team focused in three areas. But the initial step of seeking $550,000 in federal money to help has been stymied by the federal government shutdown.
by Dave Peters

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