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Sex ed in Minnesota schools is up for a rewrite: 4 things to know

Sex ed in Minnesota schools is up for a rewrite: 4 things to know

Lawmakers, advocates, students and teachers are working now to update standards for teaching sexual health education in schools. But the topic is uncomfortable and reaching a deal will be a challenge. Here’s where things stand now.
by Sam Stroozas

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Cross-cultural concert series blends Somali memory with soul music's joy

Cross-cultural concert series blends Somali memory with soul music's joy

A new concert series called “Meet You at the Crossroads” brings together Somali blues and Black soul music in a cross-cultural collaboration led by Ahmed Ismail Yusuf and JD Steele, highlighting the Twin Cities' diversity through shared musical traditions.
by Jacob Aloi

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MPR News journalist, storyteller Euan Kerr calls it a career after 40 years on the air

MPR News journalist, storyteller Euan Kerr calls it a career after 40 years on the air

A gifted storyteller, Kerr’s journalistic career has been driven by a natural curiosity about the world and a knack for connecting with people. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Twins president speaks to season ahead, new watching options for baseball fans

Twins president speaks to season ahead, new watching options for baseball fans

Derek Falvey recently stepped into a new role as president of baseball and business operations for the Twins. He joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what’s in store this season before the gates opened.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Social media platforms could be in for a popularity tax in Minnesota

Social media platforms could be in for a popularity tax in Minnesota

A DFL bill would tax social media companies that access Minnesotans data. The lawmaker behind it said it could help bridge the state’s rocky budget outlook without adding costs for Minnesotans.
by Dana Ferguson

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Dow drops 1,600 as U.S. stocks lead worldwide sell-off

Dow drops 1,600 as U.S. stocks lead worldwide sell-off

Financial markets around the world reeled following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe set of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market took the worst of it.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota child care centers struggling with rising costs, enrollment shifts

Enrollment is rising again at Minnesota child care operations but the counts remain below pre-pandemic levels, according to a new statewide survey that also found providers facing challenges with staffing and operating costs.
by Kyra Miles

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