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February 28, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota’s newest city is a 3,200-person community south of the Twin Cities

Empire Township in Dakota County becomes Minnesota’s newest city Tuesday. Four years ago, Credit River in Scott County was the last township in Minnesota to become a city.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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February 27, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota's big budget surplus stable at $17.5B in new forecast

The state continued to bring in more revenue than it expected over the last two months, but inflation for current state government spending, along with some spending passed already this year, chipped a bit off the prior projection.

by Dana Ferguson and Brian Bakst

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February 26, 2023 8:00 AM

The shovel after the storm: Clearing those sidewalks after a big snow

Minnesotans are waking up to more snow, and that means more shoveling. It can feel like a losing battle — lots of sidewalks still aren't fully cleared from last week's big snowstorm. Here's how communities across the state are handling snow removal.

by Amy Felegy

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February 24, 2023 10:26 AM

When was the snowiest February in Minnesota history?

With all the snow this week, an MPR listener wondered about the snowiest February in Minnesota history. According to meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, a record from February 1939 still stands, when Pigeon River in Cook County saw 51 inches of fresh snow.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 24, 2023 4:00 AM

Elders teach the finer points — and spiritual importance — of snow snake

Bemidji hosts the Indigenous Winter Games this weekend. In preparation, the community nonprofit Manidoo Ogitigaan hosted a four-day snow snake making workshop where participants learned about the sport and its spiritual importance.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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February 24, 2023 4:00 AM

Extra funding does little to increase dental care for Medical Assistance recipients

During its 2021 session, the Minnesota Legislature increased reimbursement rates to make sure more Medical Assistance enrollees saw the dentist. A year later, those changes have made little difference.

by Catharine Richert

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February 23, 2023 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Peyton Scott Russell's retrospective at White Bear Lake's art center

A 40-year retrospective of Peyton Scott Russell’s art is on view at the White Bear Center for the Arts. Free Little Art Galleries across Minnesota make creativity shareable with anyone who walks by. MacPhail’s Spotlight series combines live music with Eyenga Bokamba’s visual art to create “Translucent Beauty.”

by Emily Bright

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February 22, 2023 4:00 AM

Harding High stabbing renews debate over cops in St. Paul schools

The killing of 15-year-old Devin Scott on Feb. 10 — allegedly by a 16-year-old fellow Harding High student — renewed the debate in St. Paul over school resource officers, also called SROs.

by Matt Sepic

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February 22, 2023 1:58 AM

Student athletes battle an unexpected opponent — a storm — to make it to state

Having faced tough opponents all season, many Minnesota High School athletes are now facing one they didn't expect: a historic winter storm. Some of the competitors in the state tournament for girls’ gymnastics and hockey hit the road early to make sure they got to St. Paul in time.

by Nicole Ki

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February 21, 2023 4:00 AM

Eat, fillet, love: Advocates seek more respect for Minnesota's underappreciated fish

Advocates for native species currently designated as rough fish — from redhorse suckers to bigmouth buffalo — say they provide many ecological benefits. Some also face threats and may need additional regulations.

by Kirsti Marohn

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