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Walz says he’s running again to block Trump policies from ‘seeping’ into Minnesota

Walz says he’s running again to block Trump policies from ‘seeping’ into Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz said he was well-positioned to lead the state through possible turbulence from federal policies after serving at the helm during the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. And he promised to push back on the Trump administration.
by Dana Ferguson and Cathy Wurzer

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Fat Bear Week is here early, and the bears are fat and playful

Fat Bear Week is here early, and the bears are fat and playful

The famous bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park are enjoying an abundance of salmon, and even some playtime, as they pack on pounds to prepare for the winter.
by Bill Chappell

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CDC advisers vote to change guidance on MMRV vaccines

CDC advisers vote to change guidance on MMRV vaccines

The group was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid controversy over their credentials. It's changing guidance for vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.
by Will Stone, Rob Stein, Pien Huang and Carmel Wroth

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House to vote on stopgap funding bill, but health care fight threatens a shutdown

House to vote on stopgap funding bill, but health care fight threatens a shutdown

House Republicans are pushing a bill funding government agencies through Nov. 21, but Democrats say without a plan to renew expiring health care subsidies they will oppose it.
by Claudia Grisales, Deirdre Walsh and Barbara Sprunt

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MN Shortlist, Sept. 19-25: Trixie Mattel at Avant Garden and more

MN Shortlist, Sept. 19-25: Trixie Mattel at Avant Garden and more

Minnesota Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended arts events from MPR News, this week including dance from Ananya Dance Theatre, French literature and crop art at Farm Aid.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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From Italy to Powderhorn, the American Porch (and PorchFest) endures

From Italy to Powderhorn, the American Porch (and PorchFest) endures

At the 2025 Venice Biennale, Minneapolis designers Ross Altheimer and Maura Rockcastle unveiled a massive porch at the U.S. Pavilion as a symbol of community and togetherness, echoing local Minnesota PorchFests like Powderhorn’s, where porches become neighborhood stages for music, food and connection.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Native American elders celebrated in Richfield with proclamation, connection

Native American elders celebrated in Richfield with proclamation, connection

A state proclamation marked the second Native American Elders Day this week. A gathering in Richfield brought people from across the state to celebrate elders and their contributions to Native communities and Minnesota.
by Chandra Colvin

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