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Moorhead seeks to thwart turkey takeover

Moorhead seeks to thwart turkey takeover

Moorhead officials are developing a plan to manage a growing population of urban turkeys. A public meeting this week drew about 70 people — many with tales of turkey conflict.
by Dan Gunderson

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MN Supreme Court ruling: Primary ballot will stay as it is

MN Supreme Court ruling: Primary ballot will stay as it is

The Minnesota Supreme Court has denied a Republican candidate's bid to join Donald Trump on Minnesota's presidential primary ballot.
by Brian Bakst

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St. Paul libraries want to foster a communitywide conversation about climate change

St. Paul libraries want to foster a communitywide conversation about climate change

St. Paul Public Libraries has curated a selection of books climate change for all ages and tastes. Library Director Catherine Penkert recommended some of her picks on Climate Cast.
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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Pelosi signals an end to her hold on articles of impeachment

Pelosi signals an end to her hold on articles of impeachment

For weeks, the House speaker has refrained from sending the articles to the Senate, saying she needed details on how an impeachment trial would work. But Thursday, she indicated she would soon relent.
by Kelsey Snell and Deirdre Walsh

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Trump proposes sweeping rollback of environmental oversight

Trump proposes sweeping rollback of environmental oversight

President Trump on Thursday proposed rolling back enforcement of a landmark environmental law, reducing federal oversight of many major projects, from pipelines to commercial development, to speed the approval process.
by The Associated Press

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Light wintry mix in some areas Thursday afternoon; chilly weekend ahead

Some areas will see a period of light freezing drizzle Thursday afternoon, with mainly light snow in northern Minnesota. We have details on that, plus weekend forecast details and the latest snow cover map.
by Ron Trenda

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New collection celebrates Jean Stafford, a gifted novelist who deserved better

New collection celebrates Jean Stafford, a gifted novelist who deserved better

Stafford is often remembered as wife No. 1 in the many biographies and studies of poet Robert Lowell. But a new Library of America edition of her three novels showcases her masterful writing.
by Maureen Corrigan

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'Boys & Sex' reveals that young men feel 'cut off from their hearts'

'Boys & Sex' reveals that young men feel 'cut off from their hearts'

Author Peggy Orenstein spoke to more than 100 young men of diverse backgrounds about sex, porn, gender and intimacy. Boys, she found, often lack "permission or space" to discuss their interior lives.
by Terry Gross

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Walz bonding proposal includes $276 million for affordable housing

Walz bonding proposal includes $276 million for affordable housing

Walz said the housing proposal would be part of a roughly $2 billion borrowing package. Announcements on water infrastructure, higher education and public safety are expected in the coming days.
by Tim Pugmire

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Flyover 2020: Rural America’s brain gain

Flyover 2020: Rural America’s brain gain

White. Conservative. Failing. These are the stereotypes of rural America. And they aren't the whole story. Today for Flyover 2020: what we get wrong about rural America — and why it matters.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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'Creatures' examines the heartbreak of being human

'Creatures' examines the heartbreak of being human

Crissy Van Meter's debut novel is so assured, it's hard to believe it's a debut. It's the story of a young woman dealing with her mother and her difficult family history on the eve of her wedding.
by Michael Schaub

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Amid the chaos, Minnesota counties say ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ to refugees

Amid the chaos, Minnesota counties say ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ to refugees

A controversial vote this week by one northern Minnesota county is shedding light on the chaotic and confusing process by which local governments are signaling their openness to refugees. Here’s what you need to know about how the rest of the state is reacting to President Trump’s executive order.
by Jon Collins

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House approves measure to restrain Trump’s actions on Iran

House approves measure to restrain Trump’s actions on Iran

Reigniting a constitutional debate over war powers, the Democratic-controlled House has approved a resolution asserting that President Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran.
by The Associated Press

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January 9. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

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No child left inside: Small grants for getting kids outdoors in high demand

No child left inside: Small grants for getting kids outdoors in high demand

Last year, state lawmakers approved $1.2 million in funding for a new program that established small grants to make the outdoors more accessible to more kids. On the eve of the second round of applications, the response has been significant.
by Dan Kraker

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Art Hounds: Le Vent du Nord blows into Winsted

Art Hounds: Le Vent du Nord blows into Winsted

Le Vent Du Nord brings its Quebecois folk to Winsted, A Doll's House gets a sequel and Puppet Lab pushes the boundaries of puppetry.
by Marianne Combs

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U.S. alcohol-related deaths have doubled, study says

U.S. alcohol-related deaths have doubled, study says

Death certificates spanning 2017 indicate nearly 73,000 people died in the U.S from liver disease and other alcohol-related illnesses. That is up from just under 36,000 deaths in 1999.
by Allison Aubrey and Vanessa Romo

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Aspen Ideas Festival: Tara Westover and Sarah Smarsh on bridging the divides

Aspen Ideas Festival: Tara Westover and Sarah Smarsh on bridging the divides

Sarah Smarsh and Tara Westover say it's important — and possible — to bridge our divides by rejecting stereotypes and making sure we consider the different experiences other people have had.
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