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Stories from May 5, 2023

Weekend weather: Widely scattered showers, some thunderstorms

Weekend weather: Widely scattered showers, some thunderstorms

A slowly moving weather system will bring periods of rain into early next week. Some thunderstorms are likely. It’ll be warmer next week.
by Bill Endersen

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Walz hopes for compromise in health budget bill after Mayo Clinic pressures for major changes

Gov. Tim Walz says nurses and health care systems should be able to reach a compromise on a health budget bill at the Capitol. Walz told reporters Friday that pieces of the bill which struck a nerve with Mayo Clinic were still in the works. This is the evening MPR News update for Friday, May 5, 2023. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.

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As Minnesota floodwaters recede, the cleanup of 2023 is underway in riverside communities

As Minnesota floodwaters recede, the cleanup of 2023 is underway in riverside communities

After weeks of flooding along many Minnesota rivers, the first days of May have brought reason for optimism. Floodwaters are receding more quickly than anticipated in some communities — allowing cleanup to begin.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Behind the (animal) mask: Liz Sexton elevates papier-mâché to high art 

Behind the (animal) mask: Liz Sexton elevates papier-mâché to high art 

Liz Sexton creates lifelike papier-mâché animal masks and sculptures for her solo exhibition "Liz Sexton: Out of Water" at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, highlighting environmental issues through her unique art form.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Mayo Clinic pressures lawmakers over health budget bill

Mayo Clinic pressures lawmakers over health budget bill

Mayo Clinic officials sent emails to Minnesota lawmakers urging them to remove provisions of a large health bill and said they would pull planned investments from the state if they chose to pass them.
by Michelle Wiley and Dana Ferguson

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Politics Friday: Senate leaders reflect on remaining work before the adjournment deadline

Politics Friday: Senate leaders reflect on remaining work before the adjournment deadline

MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks to the top leaders in the Minnesota Senate: Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, and Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks. 
by Mike Mulcahy and Matthew Alvarez

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How dogs become themselves and other wonders of puppyhood

How dogs become themselves and other wonders of puppyhood

Animal Month on Big Books and Bold Ideas ends with an encore presentation of host Kerri Miller’s conversation with dog researcher Alexandra Horowitz who literally wrote the book on puppies.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club

Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club

To the casual viewer, competing at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show might look as simple as getting a dog, grooming it and leading it around a ring. But there's a lot more to getting to and exhibiting in the United States' most prestigious canine event.
by The Associated Press

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Warm with rain, thunder chances into the weekend

Warm with rain, thunder chances into the weekend

Spotty showers and thunder will be confined to southern Minnesota Friday and become more widespread statewide Friday night into Saturday. Most showers look to be north Sunday with isolated storms late Sunday south.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Unsettled into the weekend with occasional showers, thunder possible

Unsettled into the weekend with occasional showers, thunder possible

An unsettled stretch develops with some spotty showers across southern Minnesota Friday, expanding north Friday night into Saturday. Temperatures will still be mild in the 60s and even 70s but cooler along the North Shore.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Newly announced Taste of Minnesota festival to be held in downtown Minneapolis in July

Organizers on Thursday unveiled plans for a new Taste of Minnesota festival to be held in downtown Minneapolis in July. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

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Correa, Buxton lift Twins over White Sox in 12 innings

Correa, Buxton lift Twins over White Sox in 12 innings

Carlos Correa drove in a run during Minnesota’s five-run 12th inning, and he and Byron Buxton homered to lift the Twins over the Chicago White Sox 7-3 Thursday and avoid a three-game sweep.
by The Associated Press

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She ripped up her manicured lawn and challenged the norms of gardening stories

She ripped up her manicured lawn and challenged the norms of gardening stories

In “Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden,” Camille Dungy describes her years-long project to transform her weed-filled, water-hogging, monochromatic lawn into a pollinator's paradise.
by Melissa Block

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Stages of memory: Guthrie Theater celebrates 60 years

Stages of memory: Guthrie Theater celebrates 60 years

The Guthrie Theater is celebrating its 60th anniversary, reflecting on its history and impact on the lives of artists. Established with the vision of producing shows on par with Broadway, the theater has played a significant role in shaping careers and personal connections.
by Jacob Aloi

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Finnish cultural tradition of sauna gains steam in Minnesota

Finnish cultural tradition of sauna gains steam in Minnesota

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, backyard sauna building took off in the state. Now a growing number of self-described “saunapreneurs” in Minnesota are helping take the experience to the masses.
by Dan Kraker

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