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Minnesota News

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

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DNR collaring moose calves to study, protect species

DNR collaring moose calves to study, protect species

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has started the second phase of its ambitious study to determine why the state's moose population is declining so rapidly. Last week, they began collaring newborn moose calves.
by Dan Kraker

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Students around the world share science challenge

Students around the world share science challenge

International students often believe Americans have unlimited resources. North Dakota State University Assistant Professor Achintya Bezbaruah, who is leading middle and high school students in clean water projects, said students from around the world are surprised to learn students in the United States face economic constraints.
by Dan Gunderson

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Being Latino in Minnesota

Being Latino in Minnesota

Chicano, Latin@, Mestizo, Boriqua, American, Sudaca, Xicana. Mom, entrepreneur, community builder, multilingual, student, adventurer, optimist. We’ve been asking Latinos around the state to tell us how they identify themselves and these are just some of the words they’ve chosen. According to the Census, Hispanics are the fastest growing group in the United States and in Minnesota. MPR News…
by Molly Bloom

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What do you think of the design for the new Vikings stadium?

What do you think of the design for the new Vikings stadium?

“Stadium builders have unveiled their vision for Minnesota’s new NFL stadium: it’s part fluoroplastic, part Viking sailing ship and an angular nod to other Minneapolis landmarks like the Walker Art Center and the Guthrie Theater,” writes Tim Nelson on Stadium Watch. “And the roof won’t be opening. That said, the south half of the roof will be…
by Jon Gordon

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Remembering ornithologist Thomas Sadler Roberts: Minnesota Sounds and Voices

Remembering ornithologist Thomas Sadler Roberts: Minnesota Sounds and Voices

Along with spring, migratory birds are back. More than a century ago, their seasonal arrival was the object of intense interest by one of the state's most important ornithologists, Thomas Sadler Roberts.
by Dan Olson

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DFL lawmaker: Compromise reached on frac sand regulations

DFL lawmaker: Compromise reached on frac sand regulations

The lawmaker who has pushed this year for tougher state regulation of the frac sand mining industry on Tuesday said DFL legislative leaders have reached a compromise on the legislation.
by Stephanie Hemphill and Elizabeth Dunbar

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How can civility be improved between supporters and opponents of same sex marriage?

Gov. Mark Dayton will sign legislation that legalizes same-sex marriage in Minnesota. The bill signing comes after two years of debate, at times polarizing, across the state. Sen. Jeff Hayden, DFL-Minneapolis, said he expects life to return to normal soon after Aug. 1 when the new law will take effect. “Hopefully, when we pass this…
by Michael Olson

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