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November 3, 2022 3:45 PM

A Minnesota hazelnut with unique climate fighting abilities

The University of Minnesota’s Forever Green Initiative is developing special crops that can improve crop productivity and fight climate change. One of which is a hybrid hazelnut grown regeneratively that’s packed with flavor and good for the environment.

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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November 3, 2022 3:27 PM

CDC issues new opioid prescribing guidance, giving doctors more leeway to treat pain

The updated recommendations seek to course correct after guidelines from 2016 were criticized for harshly limiting access to needed pain medication.

by Will Stone and Pien Huang

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November 3, 2022 3:26 PM

Big food companies commit to 'regenerative agriculture' but skepticism remains

Ahead of the U.N. climate change conference, CEOs of huge food corporations, including Mars, PepsiCo and McDonald's, are making regenerative agriculture commitments.

by Dana Cronin

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November 3, 2022 3:19 PM

14-year-old invents headphones that play music and treat ear infections

Leanne Fan from San Diego takes the top prize at this year’s 3M Young Scientist Challenge for creating headphones that not only play music but also detect and treat ear infections. Fan and her mentor, Dr. Ross Behling, join to talk about their winning project.

by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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November 3, 2022 10:39 AM

Minneapolis City Council confirms O'Hara as city's next police chief

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Thursday to confirm Brian O’Hara as the city's next police chief. The city says O’Hara will begin serving his four-year term as police chief on Monday.

by MPR News Staff

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November 3, 2022 6:06 AM

A redder Range could determine the makeup of Minnesota's Legislature

Once a Democratic stronghold, Minnesota’s Iron Range, which has tilted Republican in recent elections, could play a key role in determining the balance of power at the state Legislature.

by Dan Kraker

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November 3, 2022 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Minnesota children’s book authors divert airport audiences

The Picture Book Parade displays a rotating series of art by Minnesota authors at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s concourse C. All 100 of Carolyn Sue Olson’s “Essential Worker” portraits are on display for the first time in Duluth and Annmarie Geniusz’ multimedia art show opens Thursday at Wussow’s Concert Cafe in Duluth, with ska band Woodblind performing.

by Emily Bright

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November 2, 2022 1:00 PM

Nearly 1 in 4 Minnesota GOP legislative candidates questioned 2020 election

An MPR News analysis of campaign platforms, public comments and actions, social media posts and court documents found that 43 Republicans currently running for the Minnesota Legislature have denied or questioned the 2020 election. If elected, they could influence Minnesota’s voting laws.

by Dana Ferguson

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November 2, 2022 4:00 AM

Vijay Iyer to bring his music to Minneapolis, focus on Black Lives Matter movement

When the Vijay Iyer Trio plays the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis this week the band will draw on several hours of material to build the set live. However, Iyer says it’s likely they will play one particular piece from the album “Uneasy” due to the proximity to the site of George Floyd’s death.

by Euan Kerr

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November 1, 2022 8:00 AM

St. Paul police commander is mayor's choice to be city's next police chief

Axel Henry, leader of the St. Paul Police Department's narcotics, financial intelligence and human trafficking division, has worked with the department since 1998 and grew up in St. Paul.

by Tim Nelson

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