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Minnesota News

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How do you talk to kids about terrorism?

Mister Rogers shared the advice his mother gave him as a child when he saw something bad happen in the news. “My mother would tell me to look for the helpers. ‘You’ll always find people helping’ she’d say, and I’ve found that that’s true. In fact it is one of the best things about our…
by Michael Olson

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Dayton pitches budget on Iron Range

Gov. Mark Dayton continued his budget-selling swing across Minnesota with a town hall meeting Tuesday in the Iron Range town of Virginia, Minn.
by Dan Kraker

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SE Minn. now on hook for more costs in Mayo plan

SE Minn. now on hook for more costs in Mayo plan

If the Mayo Clinic is to expand in Rochester, city and county residents must contribute a larger share of the $500 million needed for public transit and other improvements, state lawmakers said this week.
by Elizabeth Baier

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What’s wrong with Nicollet Mall?

What’s wrong with Nicollet Mall?

For starters, Nicollet Mall has gone 23 years without a facelift; its sidewalk heating system doesn’t work anymore; and its granite pavers are too costly to repair and maintain.  That’s according to a presentation given today to members of the Minneapolis City Council’s Transportation and Public Works Committee. The city is beginning the process of…
by Brandt Williams

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Do the Boston Marathon explosions change your views on attending or participating in big public events?

Second of two explosions at Boston marathon, April 15, 2013. The explosions took place about three hours after the winners crossed the finish line. The second one could be heard a few seconds after the first one. (Boston_to_a_T via Twitter) The Boston Marathon explosions have some rethinking their safety at large public events. The people…
by Michael Olson

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Mpls. DFLers caucus on mayoral candidates

Mpls. DFLers caucus on mayoral candidates

Minneapolis DFLers will take the first step Tuesday night in precinct caucuses toward trying to endorse a candidate in the first open-seat mayor's race the city has seen in 20 years.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Whole Farm Co-op, early local foods innovator, changes to survive

Whole Farm Co-op, early local foods innovator, changes to survive

The Whole Farm Co-op in Long Prairie, around since 1997, is changing the way it provides local farm produce and meats to customers, mainly in the Twin Cities. The changes are driven by competition from other local food sources.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Should patents be allowed for human genes?

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that could stop the patenting of human genes. Advocates for the biomedical industry assert that patents drive medical discoveries. The multibillion-dollar industry performs critical research in the fight against cancer and other diseases. Opponents of gene patents, including Nobel Prize-winning scientists and medical groups say the…
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