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Minn. cycling race gives athletes a rough ride

Minn. cycling race gives athletes a rough ride

Cyclists often hunt for smooth, rural roads to ride on. Emphasis here on 'smooth.' This weekend, more than 1,000 cyclists from around the country and Europe will pound the winding, backcountry roads just south of Rochester in a 100-mile race called Almanzo. The event has become one of the nation's premier gravel road events and the route will take riders on some of the region's most rugged and unforgiving roads.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Reviving the 'community sing' tradition: Minnesota Sounds and Voices

Reviving the 'community sing' tradition: Minnesota Sounds and Voices

The arrival of warm weather in Minneapolis marks a new beginning for "singing season," a nod to the past when thousands of people flocked to Minneapolis parks to sing together for the fun of it.
by Dan Olson

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Community singing in Minneapolis

Community singing in Minneapolis

The rich and interesting history of community singing events in Minneapolis. A new season kicks off this weekend at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis.
by Dan Olson

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What do you make of the tax deal reached by Gov. Dayton and legislative leaders?

What do you make of the tax deal reached by Gov. Dayton and legislative leaders?

MPR Video/Tom Scheck “Governor Dayton and DFL legislative leaders have announced a deal on an overall tax bill that would increase roughly $2 billion in new taxes,” writes MPR News reporter Tom Scheck. “The plan would create a new fourth tier income tax rate of 9.85 percent on couples with an after-tax income of $250,000…
by Michael Olson

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Bike trek connected kids with farmers

Bike trek connected kids with farmers

Over the past week, four bicyclists and one runner from the University of Minnesota have been crossing the state from west to east, stopping at farms along the way to explore innovations. As part of the project, called “Grown to Run,” the team has posted a short video every day showing a different aspect of Read more →
by Jennifer Vogel

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MPD honors officers living, dead and furry

MPD honors officers living, dead and furry

The Minneapolis Police Department has observed National Police Week with ceremonies honoring officers who’ve risked their lives and lost them in the line of duty. Earlier this week,  some of the 23 officers who responded to the Accent Signage mass shooting, which left six people dead last year, received Medals of Valor.  At the awards…
by Brandt Williams

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Should police be allowed to use drones for crime fighting?

Should police be allowed to use drones for crime fighting?

“The Federal Aviation Administration has granted a special permit for the Grand Forks Sheriff’s Department and the University of North Dakota to fly drones in 16 North Dakota counties, where they are training officers to use the drones,” reports Dan Gunderson for MPR News. Small drones could save police time and money, but privacy advocates…
by Michael Olson

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