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August 30, 2023 4:00 AM

Police departments pull school officers due to Minnesota restraint law

Sheriffs in Hennepin and Clay counties on Tuesday said they would pull resource officers from some schools because of a new law that bans prone restraints and physical holds that affect students’ ability to breathe or call out for help.

by Dana Ferguson

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August 29, 2023 7:00 AM

Mark Seeley's 2023 Minnesota Weather Quiz

Dive in! Mark Seely’s Weather Quiz has questions related to Minnesota history, recent weather events, record weather events and climate patterns. Have fun!

by Mark Seeley

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August 29, 2023 4:00 AM

Brainerd considers contentious question of chlorinating the city's drinking water

Currently, Brainerd is the largest city in Minnesota that doesn't regularly chlorinate its water, only when there's an issue. The city has a long history of fighting additives to its drinking water.

by Kirsti Marohn

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August 29, 2023 4:00 AM

Morris is a small Minnesota town with big climate goals

Morris is getting national attention for efforts to embrace the clean energy transition. It’s a leader in the push for clean energy by taking a practical local approach to a global challenge.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 28, 2023 1:38 PM

How to build a legacy: The late artist Jim Denomie at Mia and beyond

Jim Denomie, an Ojibwe painter who died in 2022, was originally planning a mid-career exhibit with the Minneapolis Institute of Art; his work primarily focused on social injustices and Native communities, and the posthumous exhibit has now become a comprehensive tribute to his legacy.

by Alex V. Cipolle

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August 25, 2023 11:00 AM

Gov. Burgum stresses states' power, energy costs and education in 1st GOP presidential primary debate

Among the GOP contenders vying for party nomination is North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. Reporter Jacob Fulton of The Bismarck Tribune was a guest on Morning Edition to talk about Burgum’s performance in the first Republican presidential primary debate.

by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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August 25, 2023 4:00 AM

Immunization rates are up in Red Lake schools. This nurse led the way

The school district’s seen vaccinations jump among its youngest learners. Charmaine Branchaud said that success started with sifting through paper records to help understand student health needs.

by Melissa Olson

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August 24, 2023 6:00 AM

Minnesota test scores stagnant as COVID’s effects linger on students, schools

Student performance in math, reading and science took a hit after school buildings closed in 2020 as the pandemic spread. Newly released data shows the state still struggling to dig out of that hole. See how your local public schools performed.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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August 23, 2023 4:00 AM

Beekeeping program at Faribault prison teaches inmates job skills, confidence

A beekeeping course at a minimum security prison in Faribault, Minn., is setting up a potential career path for some inmates. The training includes an outdoor classroom where inmates take care of bees — but the bees are also taking care of the inmates.

by Catharine Richert