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The puppets take Minnesota: A new exhibition features the art of puppetry from around the state

The puppets take Minnesota: A new exhibition features the art of puppetry from around the state

The Anderson Center at Tower View’s exhibition “Puppetry! In Minnesota!!” showcases the state’s diverse puppetry scene from the 1970s to today, featuring works from traditional to experimental styles.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Experts foresee negative ripple effects in termination of USDA scientists in St. Paul lab

Experts foresee negative ripple effects in termination of USDA scientists in St. Paul lab

A team at the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Cereal Disease Lab in St. Paul got notice last week that some of their jobs were getting cut. Experts warn that cutting jobs in this area will harm research and potentially affect the prices of wheat, barley and oats.
by Hannah Yang

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Payroll tax for paid family leave program will be higher than expected; Xcel's new green energy production plan for Minnesota

State officials say the payroll tax for a paid family and medical leave program will be significantly higher than initially expected, and Xcel Energy and the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission have agreed on a new 15-year production plan, which both say will be good for the environment and consumers.
by Emily Reese

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Above-freezing temperatures on tap for the weekend

Above-freezing temperatures on tap for the weekend

Warm temperatures are on the way, accompanied by breezy southwesterly winds. Seasonal highs expected on Saturday, with 40s and 50s returning by Sunday into Monday. An active weather pattern will bring a few brief opportunities for a wintry mix.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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2 more people have been charged in the killing of a transgender man in upstate New York

2 more people have been charged in the killing of a transgender man in upstate New York

Two more people have been charged with murder in the death of a transgender man who authorities say was tortured for more than a month before being killed in upstate New York. State Police said they arrested 29-year-old Kimberly Sochia and 21-year-old Thomas Eaves on Thursday and charged with them with second-degree murder.
by The Associated Press

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Delta releases some details about crew piloting Minneapolis-to-Toronto flight that crashed

Delta releases some details about crew piloting Minneapolis-to-Toronto flight that crashed

Delta Air Lines has shared some information about the crew who piloted a Minneapolis-to-Toronto flight that crashed while landing on Monday. The airline said it released the information in response to social media posts “containing false and misleading assertions.”
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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First known cookbook by a Black American woman gets new edition 160 years later

First known cookbook by a Black American woman gets new edition 160 years later

Malinda Russell’s “A Domestic Cookbook” was first published in 1866. It contains least a hundred recipes for sweets, plus recipes for shampoo and cologne — and remedies for toothaches.
by Neda Ulaby

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Their mosque burned down in LA-area wildfire. They’re still determined to gather for Ramadan

Their mosque burned down in LA-area wildfire. They’re still determined to gather for Ramadan

The mosque has served the community for over four decades. It was founded in the 1970s by a few African American families. Over the past two decades, it has grown into a diverse, multicultural place of worship.
by The Associated Press

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Lindsay Chervinsky’s new book ‘Making the Presidency’ teaches us about the past and present

Lindsay Chervinsky’s new book ‘Making the Presidency’ teaches us about the past and present

Historian Lindsay Chervinsky’s new book, “Making the Presidency,” is a profile of John Adams. But it’s also an instructive examination of how the presidency has evolved to become what it is today.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Morning Announcements for Feb. 21

Morning Announcements for Feb. 21

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, Feb. 21. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote

Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote

The early Friday vote was a key step toward providing money the Trump administration says it needs funds for mass deportations and security measures that top the Republican agenda.
by The Associated Press

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Luigi Mangione draws crowd for first court hearing since arraignment in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Luigi Mangione draws crowd for first court hearing since arraignment in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

 Luigi Mangione attended a hearing Friday in a bulletproof vest and shackles that the judge said were safety precautions. The hearing attracted throngs of supporters for Mangione, who has become something of a cause célèbre for people upset with the health insurance industry. 
by The Associated Press

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Seasonal virus hospitalizations fall in Minnesota. First bill voted on in state House fails to pass

New data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows seasonal virus hospitalizations are trending downward. And Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender students from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity violates state law.
by Phil Picardi

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Warmer-than-normal temperatures move in for the weekend

Warmer-than-normal temperatures move in for the weekend

We’ll have a bright Friday with warmer temperatures, though still below normal. It will be very mild by Sunday into next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And it's not just for kids. Some adults may need a booster.
by Maria Godoy

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‘It’s completely draining’: Rising food prices causing continued stress in Minnesota, nationwide

‘It’s completely draining’: Rising food prices causing continued stress in Minnesota, nationwide

Food prices continue to rise in Minnesota and nationwide — though at a slower rate than dramatic spikes during the pandemic. The high price of eggs is top of mind right now for many grocery shoppers.
by Mark Zdechlik

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IRS cuts over 6,000 jobs in the middle of tax season

IRS cuts over 6,000 jobs in the middle of tax season

The IRS is cutting more than 6,000 jobs this week, as part of the Trump administration's downsizing of the overall federal workforce. The job cuts at the IRS come in the middle of the tax-filing season.
by Scott Horsley

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