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Cathy Wurzer
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Art Hounds: Minnesota's Cultural Centre of Bird Island brings art to rural areas

Art Hounds: Minnesota's Cultural Centre of Bird Island brings art to rural areas

Bradley Donner's exhibit “Wild Art,” features paintings of wildlife. Singer/songwriter Dan Rodriguez performs in Excelsior. Artist Sadie Ward's exhibition, “Midwest Women,” uses bras in portraits of famous women.
by Max Sparber and Jacob Aloi

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A 'new normal': Health officials, poultry farmers brace for likely return of avian flu

A 'new normal': Health officials, poultry farmers brace for likely return of avian flu

Avian influenza has returned to Minnesota after a brief break. A new outbreak of the virus was reported this week in a backyard flock in southern Minnesota. The virus caused 110 outbreaks in poultry flocks across Minnesota last year and caused the deaths of numerous wild raptors and waterfowl. Here’s what experts tracking the virus are expecting this year.
by Dan Gunderson and Kirsti Marohn

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Number of CPAs dwindle as demand grows

Number of CPAs dwindle as demand grows

Tax season is usually the time when certified public accountants, or CPAs, are at their busiest. But they’re busier than before due to a nationwide shortage within their own industry.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Youth violence may have been provoked by pandemic stresses

Youth violence may have been provoked by pandemic stresses

Experts think the upheaval and chaos of the pandemic that kept students out of school and away from each other — along with lack of one-on-one support — may be fueling some of the violent incidents involving Minnesota youth.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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College students uncover history of racist housing deeds in Stearns County

College students uncover history of racist housing deeds in Stearns County

The students from the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University found dozens of discriminatory covenants in St. Cloud, St. Joseph, Cold Spring and Sauk Centre — proving that attempts to prevent people of color from owning property extended well beyond the Twin Cities.
by Kirsti Marohn

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U president Gabel leaving for University of Pittsburgh

U president Gabel leaving for University of Pittsburgh

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel said Monday she is leaving to become chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh. She faced criticism late last year for joining the board of a financial services firm while continuing to run the U.
by Matt Sepic

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Hamline president caught up in Muslim art controversy to retire

Hamline president caught up in Muslim art controversy to retire

Fayneese Miller will leave her post effective June 30, 2024, the school said Monday. Miller faced widespread criticism over how she handled a controversy involving an image of the Prophet Muhammad shown in an art history class.
by Nina Moini and Alex V. Cipolle

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Details on Minnesota tax relief to become clearer next week

Details on Minnesota tax relief to become clearer next week

Minnesota lawmakers are set to break for an Easter and Passover recess this week. When they come back, they’ll unveil details of tax proposals that will detail how they’d like to send money back to Minnesota taxpayers.
by Dana Ferguson

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