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Minnesota lawmakers agree to study possibility of building new nuclear plants

Minnesota lawmakers agree to study possibility of building new nuclear plants

Supporters hope it's the first step toward lifting the state's 32-year-old moratorium on new nuclear plants in the state. They say Minnesota needs nuclear energy to help meet its goal of carbon-free electricity.
by Kirsti Marohn

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School workers pass first goal post toward health insurance reform in final day of legislative session

School workers pass first goal post toward health insurance reform in final day of legislative session

On the last day of the Minnesota Legislature’s 2026 session, lawmakers voted to fund a data collection project to study the spiraling health insurance costs for Minnesota school districts – a first step in reforming the health insurance program for school district employees as a whole.
by Molly Castle Work

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Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil

Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil

Winds that reached speeds of nearly 50 miles per hour blew through the Red River Valley recently. That leaves farmers concerned about potential nutrient loss in their soil as planting season has begun.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Minnesota job growth rebounds in April after months of losses

Minnesota job growth rebounds in April after months of losses

In April, Minnesota posted its largest over-the-month increase since March of 2024. Officials say this could reflect an initial rebound from the economic impact of federal immigration enforcement actions at the start of the year.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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The rising cost of housing in Minnesota

The rising cost of housing in Minnesota

Housing costs keep rising — for both renters and homebuyers. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what’s driving up housing prices in Minnesota, and what can be done to make housing more affordable.
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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New kids podcast demystifies puberty with help from experts and teens who've been through it

New kids podcast demystifies puberty with help from experts and teens who've been through it

"Puberty (The Podcast)" from Brains On Universe is designed for kids ages 7-12. It is also a resource for parents helping their kids navigate their changing bodies and brains.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup

Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup

Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years. The retail chain embarked earlier this year on a $6 billion plan to reverse three consecutive years of declining sales.
by The Associated Press

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