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American Crystal Sugar reports a record crop despite drought

American Crystal Sugar reports a record crop despite drought

Moorhead-based American Crystal Sugar Company is reporting a record crop in 2023 as the sugar beet cooperative marks its 50th anniversary.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota Twins unveil design for new specialty license plate

Minnesota Twins unveil design for new specialty license plate

The Minnesota Twins on Tuesday unveiled the design for their “This is Twins Territory” specialty license plate, which will be available starting Jan. 1.
by MPR News Staff

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Want to qualify for free college? Start with FAFSA, which comes out in December

Want to qualify for free college? Start with FAFSA, which comes out in December

Minnesotans looking to pursue higher education in 2024 are facing big changes with the rollout of a new FAFSA, expanded access to financial aid, and new, statewide free-tuition programs for some Native Americans and lower-income students. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Metro Transit starts new fare enforcement program in Twin Cities

Metro Transit starts new fare enforcement program in Twin Cities

As of Monday, riders on the buses and light rail trains in the Twin Cities will start seeing community service officers enforce fares — and issue administrative citations to riders who didn’t purchase a ticket.
by Nicole Ki

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Minnesota novelist Brian Duren's new 'Gravity'

Minnesota novelist Brian Duren's new 'Gravity'

Twin Cities writer Brian Duren published two novels in the past six months, his latest, “Gravity of Love.” It’s been kind of a wild ride for Duren, who said he’s learned a lot of unexpected things about the books trade.
by Euan Kerr

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State agencies pledge new steps to reduce nitrate in southeast Minnesota

State agencies pledge new steps to reduce nitrate in southeast Minnesota

Last month, the EPA said state agencies need to develop a comprehensive plan to tackle the nitrate problem in eight southeast Minnesota counties’ drinking water. In a letter Friday, commissioners of the departments of health, agriculture and the Pollution Control Agency promised to do more – but said they may need more federal or state money to do so.
by Kirsti Marohn

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