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Oro by Nixta owners reflect on James Beard nomination and making corn the star of a dish

Oro by Nixta owners reflect on James Beard nomination and making corn the star of a dish

Co-owners and chefs of Oro by Nixta, Gustavo and Kate Romero, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about celebrating heirloom corn and their recent nomination.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Frozen masterpieces: Ice sculptures at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Frozen masterpieces: Ice sculptures at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Pearson’s “Veiled Lady” is one of ten ice sculptures by Minnesota Ice on view starting Thursday for Mia’s “Minneapolis Institute of Ice” event. The sculptures will be on view in the museum courtyard through Feb. 4, weather permitting.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Dense fog advisories cover parts of 15 states

Dense fog advisories cover parts of 15 states

Thick fog blankets southern Minnesota into Friday morning.
by Paul Huttner

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Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Foggy air, new info on man who killed Fargo officer

The Fargo-Moorhead area will see a foggy Thursday into Friday. High temperatures are sitting at 32 degrees through Saturday, when we may see some patchy blowing snow. We warm to 40 degrees come Monday.

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President Biden celebrates infrastructure grant to rebuild Blatnik Bridge

President Joe Biden joined elected officials from Minnesota and Wisconsin in Superior today to celebrate a billion-dollar infrastructure grant to rebuild the aging Blatnik Bridge.
by Emily Reese

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Data confirm trend of warming global temperatures in last ten years

Data confirm trend of warming global temperatures in last ten years

Last year was by far the warmest year on record globally. NOAA, NASA, and European datasets all confirm the numbers. That means the 10 warmest years on record globally are the past 10 years. How do climate scientists explain this unprecedented warming trend?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here's what you need to know

JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here's what you need to know

The CDC estimates that up to 86 percent of new COVID-19 cases stem from the latest mutation. The virus continues to evolve so rapidly that "our immune systems have not been able to keep up," an expert says.
by Vanessa Romo

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Family of Ricky Cobb II grateful for murder charge against state trooper

Family of Ricky Cobb II grateful for murder charge against state trooper

During a press conference Thursday, the family and an attorney representing them thanked Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty for bringing three charges against trooper Ryan Londregan Wednesday.
by Peter Cox

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Court approves sales of Crossroads Center in St. Cloud

A Stearns County judge approved the property’s sale by commercial real estate firm Trigild to Delaware-based Contrarian Crossroads LLC.
by Kirsti Marohn

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DFL state Rep. Curran pleads guilty to drunk driving charge

DFL state Rep. Curran pleads guilty to drunk driving charge

Rep. Brion Curran pleaded guilty to a DWI charge after October roadside stop. A judge approved the plea agreement this week.
by Ellie Roth

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Mapping the Twin Cities vintage clothing scene

Mapping the Twin Cities vintage clothing scene

A business owner is helping people access the vintage market through the Instagram account, Twin Cities Vintage Map.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Mille Lacs Band's chief executive Benjamin won’t seek reelection, calls job ‘greatest honor of my life’

Mille Lacs Band's chief executive Benjamin won’t seek reelection, calls job ‘greatest honor of my life’

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s chief executive Melanie Benjamin announced she will not be seeking a seventh term in office. Benjamin has served the nearly 5,000 member Ojibwe nation as the band’s top executive for nearly two and a half decades. 
by Melissa Olson

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 The unexpected benefits of learning as an adult

 The unexpected benefits of learning as an adult

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about learning as an adult — whether it’s a language, a sport, an art or a skill.
by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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Minnesota auditor finds missteps in cannabis boss hire but won’t launch further probe

Minnesota auditor finds missteps in cannabis boss hire but won’t launch further probe

Minnesota’s legislative auditor concludes that background steps were missed when Gov. Tim Walz picked his first Office of Cannabis Management leader, which ended with a quick resignation.
by Clay Masters and Brian Bakst

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Morning dense fog. Mild, dreary weather continues

Morning dense fog. Mild, dreary weather continues

Low clouds, fog and mild weather continues the next few days. Some spotty, wintry precipitation is possible Thursday. Temperatures will be even warmer next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota post office report shows deficiencies, spurs statewide audit

Minnesota post office report shows deficiencies, spurs statewide audit

An audit of Minnesota post office branches found delayed mail, safety issues and deficiencies in property conditions. The audit looked at branches in Apple Valley, Eagan and New Brighton, as well as the St. Paul processing and distribution center.
by Cari Spencer

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Icy roads, dense fog prompting school closures and delays

Icy roads, dense fog prompting school closures and delays

Icy roads across parts of central and northern Minnesota Thursday morning and dense fog have prompted some school districts to delay the start of classes.
by MPR News Staff

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Montreal moves into the top spot in the PWHL standings with 2-1 win over Minnesota

Montreal moves into the top spot in the PWHL standings with 2-1 win over Minnesota

Laura Stacey scored in the first period, Tereza Vanišová added the go-ahead goal in the third and Montreal beat Minnesota 2-1 to move into first place in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. 
by The Associated Press

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Biden heads to the Twin Ports. Post office audit finds mail delays in Minnesota cities

President Joe Biden visits the Twin Ports Thursday to highlight $1 billion in federal funding for a major bridge connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin. And an audit of Minnesota post office branches found delayed mail, safety issues and deficiencies in property conditions.
by Phil Picardi

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The colonoscopies were free but the 'surgical trays' came with $600 price tags

The colonoscopies were free but the 'surgical trays' came with $600 price tags

Health providers may bill however they choose, including in ways that could leave patients with unexpected bills for "free" care. Preventive care left an Illinois couple with "surgical tray" charges.
by Samantha Liss and Zach Dyer

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Housing is now unaffordable for a record half of all U.S. renters, study finds

Housing is now unaffordable for a record half of all U.S. renters, study finds

A new Harvard analysis finds people across income levels got squeezed by rent hikes during the pandemic. The market has lost millions of low-rent places, and new construction is mostly high-end.
by Jennifer Ludden

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Brooklyn Park initiative offers alternative to police response to mental health crisis calls

Brooklyn Park initiative offers alternative to police response to mental health crisis calls

The Brooklyn Park Police Department partnered with Hennepin County and North Memorial Health to launch a mental health Alternative Response Team which consists of a social worker and a paramedic who can handle calls police officers may not need to respond to.
by Sarah Thamer

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In Ojibwe tradition, snow on the ground means it’s sacred storytelling season

In Ojibwe tradition, snow on the ground means it’s sacred storytelling season

The Native News team talks about the seven grandfather teachings, seasonal storytelling and Native books with James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw, a speaker, digital creator and author of “The Seven Generations and the Seven Grandfather Teachings.”
by Leah Lemm and Melissa Olson

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Art Hounds: Love, dance and embroidery

Art Hounds: Love, dance and embroidery

Minnesota Opera’s “Elixir of Love,” “Untitled Night” dance on Silver Lake’s ice Saturday and an “Embroidering Red Wing” art show.
by Emily Bright

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Native-led EV initiative launches by distributing millions of dollars worth of vehicles to tribal communities

Native-led EV initiative launches by distributing millions of dollars worth of vehicles to tribal communities

Native-led renewable energy program startup Electric Nation is sending millions of dollars worth of electric vehicles to two tribal communities in Minnesota and North Dakota.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Jon Stewart will return to 'The Daily Show' as a weekly guest host

Jon Stewart will return to 'The Daily Show' as a weekly guest host

The gig will go on through the 2024 elections, according to Comedy Central. It's a throwback for Stewart, who spent 16 years hosting the show.
by Eric Deggans

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Religious 'Nones' are now the largest single group in the U.S.

Religious 'Nones' are now the largest single group in the U.S.

28 percent of Americans are now religiously unaffiliated. A new study from Pew Research looks at how atheists, agnostics and those whose religion is "nothing in particular" view God, religion and morality.
by Jason DeRose

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Wins and losses: Democrats reflect on the New Hampshire primaries

Wins and losses: Democrats reflect on the New Hampshire primaries

The New Hampshire primaries are over, but candidates eyeing for presidential nomination are staying in the race — whether they lost or not. MPR host Tom Crann spoke to Rep. Dean Phillips and Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee Ken Martin about the primary results.
by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin, Ngoc Bui and Matthew Alvarez

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