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2 finalists picked to lead Minneapolis schools

2 finalists picked to lead Minneapolis schools

Sonia Stewart, a deputy superintendent from Chattanooga, Tenn., and Lisa Sayles-Adams, superintendent of Eastern Carver County Schools in the western Twin Cities were chosen by a search committee. They’ll go through meet-and-greets and a final interview next week.
by Peter Cox

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The journey of Minnesota's Rutt the moose is tracked by a herd of fans

The journey of Minnesota's Rutt the moose is tracked by a herd of fans

A moose on the loose in southern Minnesota has gained a herd of thousands of followers hoping to see the animal's journey end safely. The young male moose was spotted Tuesday northwest of Minneapolis.
by The Associated Press

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Tackling the 'big brown spot': Keeping fields in living cover could be path to reducing nitrate

Tackling the 'big brown spot': Keeping fields in living cover could be path to reducing nitrate

Commercial fertilizer and manure applied to crop farms is a major source of nitrate in Minnesota’s water. A new report finds planting crops that keep the soil covered year-round benefits both the environment and farmers.
by Kirsti Marohn

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They’re here! See final 6 design candidates for new Minnesota state flag

They’re here! See final 6 design candidates for new Minnesota state flag

The State Emblem Redesign Commission is set to reconvene next month to choose a new state flag and seal. The panel found six flag and five seal designs Tuesday that will move on.
by Dana Ferguson

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Southwestern Minnesota celebrates completion of Highway 14 expansion project

Southwestern Minnesota celebrates completion of Highway 14 expansion project

A crowd gathered in Courtland on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the final leg of the revamped U.S. Highway 14. In years past many people lost their lives on a dangerous road.
by Hannah Yang

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Ahead of World Cup ski season, Jessie Diggins talks about prioritizing her mental health

Ahead of World Cup ski season, Jessie Diggins talks about prioritizing her mental health

Earlier this year the Minnesota native spoke publicly about recent struggles with her eating disorder, after 12 years of recovery. This week she told reporters why she feels it’s important to share her story — and she said her priority is a “happy and healthy season.”
by MPR News Staff

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