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Minnesota News

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

From local stories from your Minnesota neighbors to breaking news updates across the state, we have you covered.

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Fighting for an American Countryside: an age-old problem

Fighting for an American Countryside: an age-old problem

The many demographic challenges facing rural Minnesota include a population that’s older than the state average. Given tight budgets all around, people in small towns are finding new ways to provide services.
by Jennifer Vogel

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What is your best advice for people attending the Minnesota State Fair?

What is your best advice for people attending the Minnesota State Fair?

“Nobody does a state fair like Minnesota,” writes MPR News producer Meg Martin. And nobody does The State Fair like Minnesotans. Everyone’s got a fair hack — that little trick that makes you an insider, the one you swear by, the one that makes your trip (or trips!) to the fair the best possible time…
by Michael Olson

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Are you a State Fair pro?

Are you a State Fair pro?

Nobody does a state fair like Minnesota. And nobody does The State Fair like Minnesotans. Everyone’s got a fair hack — that little trick that makes you an insider, the one you swear by, the one that makes your trip (or trips!) to the fair the best possible time — till next year. Clark Gregor…
by Meg Martin

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Emily’s List endorses Betsy Hodges for Minneapolis mayor

Emily’s List endorses Betsy Hodges for Minneapolis mayor

Emily’s List, a national political fundraising powerhouse, has put its weight behind Minneapolis mayoral candidate Betsy Hodges. With relatively few state and federal races on the ballot nationwide, the group has declared 2013 the “Year of the Woman Mayor,” and it has now endorsed 10 mayoral candidates in cities including New York, Boston and Houston.…
by Curtis Gilbert

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Complete this sentence: My Town Is…

Complete this sentence: My Town Is…

Why people live in small towns is integrally tied to their perceptions of place. As part of the new MPR News’ Ground Level project eBook, Fighting for an American Countryside, we asked people to finish the sentence, “My town is…”
by Jennifer Vogel

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What do you think of the new endangered species list for Minnesota?

What do you think of the new endangered species list for Minnesota?

“The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has added 180 species to the state’s list of endangered or threatened plants and animals, many of which have struggled to survive as native habitat disappeared. Another 29 species, including bald eagles and wolves, have been taken off the list, writes MPR News reporter Jon Collins The DNR…
by Michael Olson

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Crime hits close to home for Mpls. City Council candidate

Crime hits close to home for Mpls. City Council candidate

Ian Alexander leaped out of bed at 3:55 a.m. Sunday, awakened by the sound of gunfire. “I jumped to the window, probably not the smartest thing to do when you hear gunshots,” said Alexander, a 36-year-old attorney running for the Ward 5 city council seat being vacated by mayoral candidate Don Samuels. Alexander saw an…
by Curtis Gilbert

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Bondholders set to take big loss on Monticello broadband project

Bondholders set to take big loss on Monticello broadband project

In June, the city made a formal offer to bond holders, paying back $5.75 million of the $26 million borrowed to finance the construction of the network in 2008, before aggressive competition from private companies put the publicly owned company in a financially precarious position.
by Conrad Wilson

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