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May 8, 2023 3:22 PM

Recent Minneapolis bear sighting is part of larger trend, experts say

A bear was euthanized after it was spotted wandering in a north Minneapolis neighborhood on Sunday, and it’s part of a larger trend of more bear sightings, officials said.

by Hannah Yang

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May 8, 2023 1:41 PM

Minnesota Senate passes paid family and medical leave program

The plan would set up a payroll tax for workers and employers, and employees could then get partial pay replacement if they got sick or had to care for a loved one.

by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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May 8, 2023 4:00 AM

Sauna pronunciation battle boils, but don't sweat it

The Finnish cultural tradition of sauna is enjoying a renaissance in Minnesota and around the country. That’s rekindled a very passionate debate in the North Woods over just how to say the word.

by Dan Kraker

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May 6, 2023 5:05 PM

Minnesotans rally to bring awareness to conflict in Sudan

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia say that Sudan's warring sides have begun talks aimed at firming up a shaky cease-fire, providing some optimism about a potential end to the conflict.

by Nicole Ki

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May 5, 2023 4:19 PM

Relatives of missing, murdered Indigenous Minnesotans mourn, mark progress at state Capitol

Attendees of a national day of action dressed in bright red, some with red handprints over their mouths, a symbol of the movement for missing and murdered Indigenous people.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Kerem Yücel

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May 5, 2023 3:27 PM

As Minnesota floodwaters recede, the cleanup of 2023 is underway in riverside communities

After weeks of flooding along many Minnesota rivers, the first days of May have brought reason for optimism. Floodwaters are receding more quickly than anticipated in some communities — allowing cleanup to begin.

by Mark Zdechlik

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May 5, 2023 4:00 AM

Finnish cultural tradition of sauna gains steam in Minnesota

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, backyard sauna building took off in the state. Now a growing number of self-described “saunapreneurs” in Minnesota are helping take the experience to the masses.

by Dan Kraker

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May 4, 2023 5:13 PM

First bison babies arrive at Minneopa State Park

The first two bison babies of the year were born Tuesday at Minneopa State Park in Mankato.

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May 4, 2023 5:00 PM

Mayor Frey's state of the city: Minneapolis 'is coming back’

The mayor highlighted public and private efforts to revitalize underdeveloped corridors of the city, to increase the supply of affordable housing and he touted dropping violent crime as evidence that Minneapolis is rebounding.

by MPR News Staff