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July 3, 2019 12:44 PM

Minnesota cities seeking more time to cut salt from wastewater

State regulators say Avon's wastewater treatment plant is releasing too much chloride -- salt -- into nearby Spunk Creek, which empties into the Mississippi River. The likely source: Home water softeners.

by Kirsti Marohn

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July 2, 2019 4:29 PM

Artists tell Children's Theater to alter stance toward abuse survivors

In a public statement, teaching artists and others called for a fund to compensate all who suffered sexual abuse at the theater and school.

by Marianne Combs

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July 2, 2019 12:21 PM

Trump country farmers feel the heat as feds intensify immigration crackdown

Morrison County is overwhelmingly Trump country. It's also a place where small farmers rely on Hispanic immigrants for labor, and the president's national push to catch unauthorized workers has started to bite. A rise in farm worker arrests has Little Falls on edge.

by Riham Feshir

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July 1, 2019 4:00 AM

More Minn. nursing homes are closing, and rural towns feel the pain

Rural nursing homes tend to be economic engines for the surrounding community, but a combination of tough economics and changing state priorities are forcing dozens of closures.

by Peter Cox

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June 28, 2019 4:54 PM

Jane Fonda on telling the truth and understanding 'the language of the wounded'

The "Grace and Frankie" star Jane Fonda speaks with MPR News host Tom Crann ahead of her July 6 appearance at the Ordway.

by Tom Crann, Kyle Shiely and Megan Burks

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June 28, 2019 3:53 PM

Rochester, farmers hit hard by torrential rain in southeast Minnesota

Seven inches of rain hammered the Rochester area in just a few hours overnight Thursday into Friday, prompting a flash flood warning that remained in effect much of the day.

by Catharine Richert

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June 27, 2019 9:16 PM

St. Louis Park mayor: Council to revisit Pledge of Allegiance vote

Mayor Jake Spano said he was out of town when the City Council voted 5-0 to stop saying the Pledge of Allegiance before meetings. On Thursday, he said the decision will be up for discussion at the Council's July 8 meeting.

by Tom Crann and Nina Moini

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June 27, 2019 2:47 PM

Minnesota to drivers: Put down your phone

The state Public Safety Department plans to launch a campaign to educate drivers that the "hands-free" cellphone law takes effect on Aug. 1.

by Tim Pugmire

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June 27, 2019 1:49 PM

Media changing their tone on climate change

As climate events become more extreme, what's the most accurate way for news organizations describe, climate change?

by Paul Huttner

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June 27, 2019 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: A junior talent show gets a rematch ... 20 years later

Plus, Art Hounds recommend an Oscar Wilde classic and the short film competition "Scream it off Screen."

by Marianne Combs

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