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November 18, 2020 8:40 AM

2 DFL state senators quit caucus, become independents

Sens. Tom Bakk and David Tomassoni will form their own caucus, which will give majority Republicans more breathing room heading into the 2021 session.

by Brian Bakst

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November 17, 2020 1:53 PM

Lin Enger's new novel delves into truth, lies and the apocalypse

Lin Enger says his own obsession with the rapture developed over the years, as did a story he first set out to write three decades ago. “American Gospel” is set in the 1970s but has an eerie ring of today.

by Euan Kerr

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November 17, 2020 5:00 AM

Nov. 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: New curbs coming for youth sports, gyms, night life

The moves, expected to be announced Wednesday, come amid a drumbeat of rising COVID-19 caseloads, hospitalizations and deaths. Overall “it’s going to be a difficult four weeks,” Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday.

by MPR News Staff

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November 16, 2020 5:32 AM

Nov. 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: New warnings about Thanksgiving as hospitalizations climb

Gov. Tim Walz and state officials are now urging people not to gather for Thanksgiving outside their immediate household and asking college students to consider not going home for the holiday. The winter high school sports season may also be in jeopardy.

by MPR News Staff

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November 13, 2020 4:44 PM

In effort to better serve Black customers, Target taps north Mpls. clothing designer

When the Target store on Lake Street in Minneapolis was damaged and shuttered during the unrest this summer, the company saw an opportunity. It set out to create a store that felt “overtly welcoming” to Black shoppers.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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November 12, 2020 3:50 PM

State regulators approve Line 3 permits; move pipeline closer to construction

An Enbridge spokesperson said only that the company would begin construction once it has all approvals in hand, but a union official whose members plan to work on the project said they expect construction to begin in the next month.

by Dan Kraker

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November 12, 2020 3:26 PM

As COVID-19 takes dire turn, Minn. lawmakers avoid clash

The Legislature convened and adjourned a special session without taking a vote to reel back Gov. Tim Walz’s executive powers. It followed news of another record day of COVID-19 infections.

by Brian Bakst and Tim Pugmire

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November 12, 2020 2:57 PM

What a divided Congress could mean for Biden's climate agenda

A former Republican Congressman says there’s agreement on clean energy and green jobs. He’s urging President-elect Joe Biden to focus on “durable” bipartisan legislation over executive orders that could be overturned.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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November 12, 2020 4:00 AM

Art Hounds explores art 'Out of the Box'

Art Hounds explores an interactive theater-in-your-home production for kids, an interactive “outstellation” at Modus Locus, and public art by Winona’s Creative Laureate.

by Emily Bright

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November 11, 2020 4:00 PM

‘Dude, you’re winning’: In divided St. Cloud district, candidates for MN Senate experience bumpy election ride

In central Minnesota, two candidates running for the Minnesota Senate in a politically divided district experienced a tumultuous ride as they waited on their race results.

by Kirsti Marohn

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