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Minnesota News

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

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What to know as early voting starts Friday in Minnesota

What to know as early voting starts Friday in Minnesota

Minnesotans will be able to cast their ballot for presidential, statewide and local elections starting on Friday. People can vote early via mail-in ballot or visit a designated early voting location before Election Day. 
by Ellie Roth

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Officials search for more staff, other fixes for growing child care crunch in Duluth

Officials search for more staff, other fixes for growing child care crunch in Duluth

Officials, providers and parents gathered in Duluth this week to discuss possible solutions to the child care crisis in the city. The news three large day care centers will close soon is adding to an already large shortage of child care slots
by Dan Kraker

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Gas pipeline approved near pipestone quarry sacred to Indigenous people, with conditions

Gas pipeline approved near pipestone quarry sacred to Indigenous people, with conditions

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved a permit to Magellan Pipeline Company along a route near a pipestone quarry considered sacred by many tribal nations. Tribal input over the past year resulted in the commission requiring the pipeline company to consult with tribes.
by Melissa Olson

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Local lawmakers struggle with Duluth child care crisis

Local lawmakers struggle with Duluth child care crisis

Lawmakers, parents and child care providers gathered for a roundtable to discuss possible solutions after the announcement of closures of three child care centers.
by Cathy Wurzer, Dan Kraker and Alanna Elder

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At least 1 Minneapolis school reports measles case, district stresses up-to-date vaccinations

At least 1 Minneapolis school reports measles case, district stresses up-to-date vaccinations

District officials say they’re working with the state department of health to notify close contacts. They did not say how many cases there are or what school they’re associated with, citing privacy reasons.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Minnesotans who lost their home to tax forfeiture may be entitled to money. Here’s how to claim it

Minnesotans who lost their home to tax forfeiture may be entitled to money. Here’s how to claim it

The U.S. Supreme Court declared Minnesota’s process for handling tax-forfeited properties unconstitutional. Now, Geraldine Tyler and other affected Minnesotans stand to receive thousands of dollars as part of a legal settlement. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Prosecutors drop shelter attack charges against ‘misidentified’ suspect

Prosecutors drop shelter attack charges against ‘misidentified’ suspect

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office on Tuesday dismissed charges against a man accused of attacking residents of a north Minneapolis homeless shelter after police misidentified the suspect.
by Matt Sepic

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