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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

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General Mills says it's removed synthetic dyes from food produced for K-12 schools

General Mills says it's removed synthetic dyes from food produced for K-12 schools

General Mills announced Thursday that it has removed synthetic dyes from all the food it produces for K-12 schools. The Golden Valley-based company said it achieved that goal several months ahead of schedule.
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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Six Flags sells Valleyfair and 6 other amusement parks to new owner in $331 million deal

Six Flags sells Valleyfair and 6 other amusement parks to new owner in $331 million deal

Six Flags announced Valleyfair in Shakopee has been sold to ERP Properties, an investment trust that specializes in what it calls "experiential" real estate. Leadership said the amusement park will continue to operate normally through the 2026 season.
by Chandra Colvin

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Mayo Clinic earned $1.5 billion profit in 2025, but is still below average in charity care

Mayo Clinic earned $1.5 billion profit in 2025, but is still below average in charity care

Rochester-based Mayo Clinic reports that 2025 was another strong year financially, as the giant medical care provider earned a profit of $1.5 billion. And while it substantially increased spending on charity care, Mayo still lags far behind its peers in providing financial assistance to patients in need.
by Molly Castle Work

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Gas prices continue to rise in Minnesota, across the country

Gas prices continue to rise in Minnesota, across the country

Gas prices in Minnesota continued to climb on Thursday amid the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East — though the pace of that increase has slowed from earlier in the week.
by MPR News Staff

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‘Post-Olympic Blues’: Jessie Diggins opens up about her eating disorder and life after skiing

‘Post-Olympic Blues’: Jessie Diggins opens up about her eating disorder and life after skiing

Cross-country skiing star Jessie Diggins reflects on the Olympics, the end of her decorated career, a new documentary on her recovery from a serious eating disorder and what’s next after skiing.
by Dan Kraker

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Township elections guide: Voting and annual meeting March 10

Township elections guide: Voting and annual meeting March 10

Township elections are being held across Minnesota on March 10. They are uniquely hyper-local with voters serving two purposes: electing their town board and deciding the future of their township through its annual meeting. 
by Anika Besst

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National Latino philanthropy group channels funding to Minnesotans impacted by ICE

National Latino philanthropy group channels funding to Minnesotans impacted by ICE

The Latino Community Foundation created a new fund to support Latino communities in states that are experiencing a heavy immigration enforcement presence. Its first focus is Minnesota.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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