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Your questions about gun control in Minnesota, answered

Your questions about gun control in Minnesota, answered

Following two mass shootings, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pressed lawmakers on stalled gun control legislation. Those proposals have a complicated history in the state. Here are a few questions we received from audience members, and their answers.
by Brian Bakst and Sara Porter

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Video: Biffy, hobbledehoy, cattywumpus! Where did these words come from?

Video: Biffy, hobbledehoy, cattywumpus! Where did these words come from?

It’s not always possible to find the exact origin of our favorite words. History and language can get messy. But discussing their roots and forming hypotheses can be fascinating, and lots of fun! We sat down with etymologist Anatoly Liberman to help shed some light on a few of our favorite words.
by Sara Porter and Jiwon Choi

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More than 400 sexual assaults reported on MN campuses; fewer than half investigated

More than 400 sexual assaults reported on MN campuses; fewer than half investigated

Of 416 total cases reported to Minnesota colleges and universities, 40 percent were investigated by the institutions, according to recently released state data. Experts say it may signal positive changes in the reporting process.
by Jiwon Choi

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How Minnesotans are getting outside

How Minnesotans are getting outside

How do you get outdoors? Here’s what a few folks around the state have been up to this season, maybe it will inspire you to go on your own adventure!

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Think you need mental health care? Here's a place to start

Think you need mental health care? Here's a place to start

Half of adults in the U.S. will experience a mental illness at some point in their life, but treatment options abound. Here are some tips for starting your journey toward better mental health.
by Jeyca Maldonado-Medina

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Twin Cities shops, workplaces go dog-friendly, but not everyone digs it

Twin Cities shops, workplaces go dog-friendly, but not everyone digs it

Retailers and companies that have gone dog-friendly say the move has helped recruit workers and lure new customers. They also acknowledge it's opened the door to some messy situations.
by Nancy Yang

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