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January special election called for tiebreaker Minnesota Senate seat after Dziedzic’s death

January special election called for tiebreaker Minnesota Senate seat after Dziedzic’s death

A special election has been set for late January to fill the Minnesota Senate seat of former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic who died last week.
by Dana Ferguson

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Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets

Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets

Each week some revelation about bird flu seems to flutter through the news cycle. Here's what the latest research is saying about how it is spreading and how to keep yourself and your pets safe.
by Will Stone

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Four years after the Capitol riot, why QAnon hasn't gone away

Four years after the Capitol riot, why QAnon hasn't gone away

QAnon followers played an outsized role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. While the online conspiracy community is less prominent now, it still draws attention from GOP politicians.
by Jude Joffe-Block

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An overview of Minnesota’s cannabis industry in 2024 and what to expect in 2025

An overview of Minnesota’s cannabis industry in 2024 and what to expect in 2025

Ahead of the new year and the start of another legislative session, MPR News reporters Dana Ferguson, Hannah Yang and Melissa Olson joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer with updates on the budding enterprise.
by Cathy Wurzer, Dana Ferguson, Hannah Yang, Melissa Olson and Gracie Stockton

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Minneapolis land trust homeowners shocked by big property tax increases

Minneapolis land trust homeowners shocked by big property tax increases

Many homeowners across Minnesota are facing an increase in their property taxes next year. But owners of land trust houses in Minneapolis are facing whopping tax increases of more than 40 percent after a change in state law. Low-income owners in the program say it puts them in a tough spot.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Here are 14 Minnesota stories and videos that made us smile in 2024

Here are 14 Minnesota stories and videos that made us smile in 2024

2024 was filled with with ups and downs. But for this end-of-year roundup, we’re focused on the heart-warming, feel-good news that made us smile. From felines being reunited with their families to a rare and stinky flower with thousands of fans, here are some of the stories that lifted our spirits this year.
by MPR News Staff

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