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Stories from May 20, 2025

Here's what did pass before the Minnesota Legislature's deadline

While much of the state budget will get sorted out in a special session, lawmakers passed a bill to fund several state government agencies last night. Heavy rains that have fallen in parts of the state today will ease drought and abnormally dry conditions.
by Emily Reese

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Super soaker drops 3 inches of rain; drier days ahead

Hutchinson and Clearwater recorded 3 inches of rain. Rain is still falling on many areas.
by Paul Huttner

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Report reviews one year of Minneapolis’ progress in court-ordered police reform

Report reviews one year of Minneapolis’ progress in court-ordered police reform

On Tuesday, the independent monitor shared a report that laid out what the city and the police department has done to comply with court-ordered reforms thus far, where it’s fallen short and what’s next.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Widespread soaking rainfall continues Wednesday

Widespread soaking rainfall continues Wednesday

A slow moving weather system is dropping soaking rainfall across most of Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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New Trump vaccine policy limits access to COVID shots

New Trump vaccine policy limits access to COVID shots

Federal health officials will no longer routinely approve annual COVID-19 shots for younger adults and children who are healthy. Companies that want to market their vaccines to those Americans will need to conduct large, new studies, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. 
by The Associated Press

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Musk to slow down political spending: 'I think I've done enough'

Musk to slow down political spending: 'I think I've done enough'

The billionaire executive was Trump's biggest donor in 2024. Now, however, he is planning to cut back his spending on politics, he said on Tuesday.
by Bobby Allyn

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New studies show what's at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

New studies show what's at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

Researchers studied the health care program's effect on the health of millions of Americans and found tens of thousands of lives were saved.
by Leslie Walker

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Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta highlights USWNT roster for upcoming matches

Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta highlights USWNT roster for upcoming matches

Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta has been named to her first U.S. national team roster for matches against China and Jamaica. The United States plays China at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on May 31, then faces Jamaica at Energizer Park in St. Louis on June 3.
by The Associated Press

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The Aging Mind

The Aging Mind

Studies show that 1 in 4 older adults live with a mental illness such as depression, anxiety and substance use disorders.
by Jessica Bari

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Doctors urged to treat pain for IUD insertion and other procedures

Doctors urged to treat pain for IUD insertion and other procedures

A major medical group now recommends pain-blocking treatments for IUD insertion and other procedures amid a growing recognition that women's pain should be treated.
by Sarah Boden

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Minnesota lawmakers will need special session to finish budget

As expected, Gov. Tim Walz will need to call a special session for the Minnesota Legislature to finish up its work. Firefighters have continued to make progress battling two major wildfires in northern Minnesota.
by Phil Picardi

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Wind-driven rain continues Tuesday into Wednesday

Wind-driven rain continues Tuesday into Wednesday

Rain continues for central and southern Minnesota Tuesday and will gradually diminish Wednesday. Temperatures will remain cooler than normal through the week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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What a Texas showerhead salesman discovered about 'Made in the USA' labels

What a Texas showerhead salesman discovered about 'Made in the USA' labels

A Texas showerhead salesman wanted to know how much more customers would pay to buy a product that's made in the USA. The answer could pour cold water on President Trump's plan to encourage more companies to open factories in the U.S.
by Scott Horsley

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