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Minneapolis Animal Care and Control: 'Where animals go to live'

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control: 'Where animals go to live'

Like many animal shelters around the country, Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is dealing with an influx of pet surrenders, due in part to COVID-era eviction protections expiring.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Steve and Mary Grove: Boosting each other and Minnesota

Steve and Mary Grove: Boosting each other and Minnesota

The Star Tribune’s new publisher Steve Grove and startup investor Mary Grove met when they were both working at Google. Today, they’re each other’s biggest fans and big believers in the potential of Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the married couple as part of her Power Pairs series.  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Navigating marijuana legalization in greater Minnesota

Navigating marijuana legalization in greater Minnesota

It’s been more than a month since marijuana became legal in Minnesota and cities around the state are still working to integrate the new law seamlessly.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Nutrient producing microbes win over farmers but skeptics doubtful

Nutrient producing microbes win over farmers but skeptics doubtful

A growing number of farmers are using nitrogen producing bacteria as an alternative to the polluting synthetic nitrogen fertilizer, but some soil health experts are skeptical of the new products.
by Dan Gunderson

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North Dakota panel will reconsider denying permit for Summit CO2 pipeline

North Dakota panel will reconsider denying permit for Summit CO2 pipeline

North Dakota utility regulators will reconsider their denial of a siting permit for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline. The panel last month denied a siting permit for Summit Carbon Solutions' 320-mile proposed route through the state.
by The Associated Press

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West-central Minnesota counties create local food plan

West-central Minnesota counties create local food plan

Four west-central Minnesota counties have created what they say is the first multi-county regional food plan in the state. Primary goals include increasing local food production, expanding access to healthy food, and improving education about local food.
by Dan Gunderson

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How the UAW strike could have ripple effects across the economy

How the UAW strike could have ripple effects across the economy

There are several ways the unprecedented United Auto Workers strike could hit the economy, but it will depend on how long the strike lasts and how many plants are affected, among other factors.
by Scott Horsley

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