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Minnesota’s 2025 moose population stable, but they’re not out of the woods yet

Minnesota’s 2025 moose population stable, but they’re not out of the woods yet

The DNR estimates there are 4,040 moose in northeastern Minnesota, up from 3,470 in 2024. Their numbers have remained stable for more than a decade after crashing from 2009 to 2013, but climate change, predators and parasites still put them at risk, officials say.
by MPR News Staff

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Disabled Minnesota veteran inverts American flag after losing job in federal downsizing

Disabled Minnesota veteran inverts American flag after losing job in federal downsizing

A Minnesota veteran left disabled following several overseas deployments used the flag a distress signal after being laid off as part of the Trump administration’s effort to downsize the federal government.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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3 things in Minnesota that will be impacted by tariffs on Canada

3 things in Minnesota that will be impacted by tariffs on Canada

Tariffs from the Trump administration are set to go in effect on Tuesday. Canada and Minnesota do over $21 billion in trade every year.
by Nina Moini, Ellen Finn and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Twin Cities meteorologist concerned about Trump cuts to NOAA

Twin Cities meteorologist concerned about Trump cuts to NOAA

“I do worry about public safety,” Twin Cities meteorologist Paul Douglas told MPR News of the cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The concerns go beyond tornado warnings, he added. “It's the safety of our aviation system, shipping, agriculture.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Some Minnesota child cares closed Monday to call for more state funding

Some Minnesota child cares closed Monday to call for more state funding

Hundreds of providers, teachers and families were expected to take part in a “Day Without Childcare” to underscore the need for more funding, affordability and accessibility for kids and parents, as well as living wages for staff.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota House rejects banning transgender athletes from girls sports

Minnesota House rejects banning transgender athletes from girls sports

Republicans in control of the House had brought forward the proposal, which mirrored a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. The bill, however, wasn’t expected to pass.
by Dana Ferguson, Elizabeth Shockman and Peter Cox

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