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Minnesota News

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

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Congressional gridlock threatens benefits for 12,000 jobless in Minn.

Congressional gridlock threatens benefits for 12,000 jobless in Minn.

It looks all but certain that some 12,000 jobless Minnesotans will lose their extended unemployment insurance after this week. They're all slated to come to a halt tomorrow, barring a last-minute agreement from a deeply divided Congress.
by Annie Baxter

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Public input sought on fishing rules change

Public input is sought on proposed angling changes around the state that would improve opportunities for trout and sturgeon fishing, as well protect flathead catfish during the winter.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Fasching is new football coach at St. John's

Fasching is new football coach at St. John's

St. John's has hired assistant Gary Fasching to replace John Gagliardi, the all-time college football leader in coaching victories.

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Candidates line up in wake of Rybak's announcement

Candidates line up in wake of Rybak's announcement

Minneapolis voters will elect the city's first new mayor in more than a decade next year. Mayor R.T. Rybak's announcement that he will not seek a fourth term will unleash a flood of pent up political ambition. Within hours of the announcement, candidates were already lining up to take Rybak's place.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Pioneer cemeteries fall under plow's threat

Pioneer cemeteries fall under plow's threat

A Minnesota farmer is being investigated in connection with the destruction of a small pioneer cemetery that stood for more than 100 years in his field. The state archaeologist says the case highlights a growing concern.
by Dan Gunderson

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What rules ought to govern the use of information about the movement of private citizens?

Minneapolis tracks the movement of cars with a network of automatic license plate readers. Phone companies keep records on the locations of cellular customers. Today’s Question: What rules ought to govern the use of information about the movement of private citizens?
by Eric Ringham

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