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October 30, 2023 12:19 PM

Judge weighs challenge to Minnesota felon voting law

Anoka County District Court Judge Thomas Lehmann heard arguments Monday in a challenge to a new state law that more quickly restores voting rights. Under it, voting eligibility kicks back in when incarceration ends, regardless of a person’s supervised release or probation status.

by Nicole Ki and Matt Sepic

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October 30, 2023 11:58 AM

This is thriller, thriller night: Dancers recreate iconic moves in La Crescent

It’s close to midnight, and something evil’s lurking in the dark. Under the moonlight, you see a sight that almost stops your heart: Over 60 “zombies” dancing to those very lyrics.

by Ben Hovland, Amy Felegy and MPR News Staff

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October 27, 2023 4:36 PM

Meet Munchkin, Mayo's new therapy miniature horse

Meet Munchkin, the newest member of Mayo Clinic’s stable of therapy animals. Clocking in at just over 2 feet tall, Munchkin provides a gentle and adorable alternative to Mayo's therapy dogs.

by Catharine Richert

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October 27, 2023 3:19 PM

Minnesota’s Phillips sees ‘exhausted majority’ as his path to the White House

Even as Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips launched his long-shot presidential campaign Friday in New Hampshire, Democrats back home attacked the decision as a “silly sideshow” that won’t help defeat Republican Donald Trump.

by Mark Zdechlik

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October 27, 2023 2:26 PM

Minnesota Homeless Study resumes after 5 years

For more than 30 years, volunteers have conducted the Minnesota Homeless Study led by Wilder Research, which has given the most in-depth look available at homelessness across our state. Due to the pandemic, the last time the study was conducted was five years ago.

by Nina Moini

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October 27, 2023 12:58 PM

Cube Critics discuss 'The Burial' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon'

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss “The Burial” and “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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October 26, 2023 5:48 PM

Climate change is wreaking havoc on the global insurance market

Climate change is wreaking havoc on the global insurance market. That’s the takeaway from a piece in Grist that points out natural disasters now cost the U.S. insurance industry $100 billion a year.

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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October 26, 2023 4:23 PM

Scary and sudsy: Spooky car washes pop up across Minnesota for Halloween

Developers of Tommy’s Express Car Wash pride themselves on their design: open, bright and soothing for people with autoplenophobia — fear of car washes. But it’s Halloween season, which is all about fear. So this weekend, Tommy’s washes across Minnesota and the country are switching things up.

by Amy Felegy

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October 26, 2023 2:31 PM

Minnesota tree nursery plans big expansion to meet demand

Minnesotans are planting more trees. Efforts to mitigate climate change are driving the demand. The outdated state tree nursery in northern Minnesota is undergoing major renovations so it can grow millions of new seedlings each year.

by Dan Gunderson

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October 26, 2023 1:40 PM

Rep. Phillips set to file paperwork for presidential run Friday in New Hampshire

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, a Democrat now in his third term in Congress, has been exploring a primary challenge to President Joe Biden. He faces long odds beating an incumbent for the party nomination.

by Mark Zdechlik and Dana Ferguson

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