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After big Minnesota United win, is Minnesota a 'soccer state?'

After big Minnesota United win, is Minnesota a 'soccer state?'

Andy Greder covers the team for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He talked with MPR News guest host Emily Bright about the team’s success, the Minnesota Aurora’s equally strong season and rising star power in Major League Soccer.
by Emily Bright and Gretchen Brown

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Minneapolis musician Kashimana sings of motherhood

Minneapolis musician Kashimana sings of motherhood

MPR News guest host Emily Bright speaks with Minneapolis-based musician Kashimana about their new solo album, “Phantom Cries,” out this week.
by Emily Bright and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota State Fair announces new attractions, events, upgrades for this year

Minnesota State Fair announces new attractions, events, upgrades for this year

Minnesota State Fair organizers have announced a slate of new attractions, improvements and upgrades for the 2023 fair — including a special morning session on the Mighty Midway and Kidway, aimed at visitors with sensory sensitivities.
by Tim Nelson and Andrew Krueger

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New marijuana law likely to ignite legal challenges

New marijuana law likely to ignite legal challenges

Legal marijuana in Minnesota poses a range of issues around traffic stops and criminal cases that stem from use or possession. Prosecutors, police chiefs and defense attorneys are already looking at what might happen in court.
by Brian Bakst

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Improving response to domestic violence in Minnesota

Improving response to domestic violence in Minnesota

The way domestic violence cases are handled in Minneapolis is drawing criticism after a study found some big gaps in the process. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the author of the report and someone who works with survivors and abusers.
by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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Minnesota prepares as heat wave may bring 100-degree temperatures to the state

Minnesota prepares as heat wave may bring 100-degree temperatures to the state

Temperatures are forecast to climb into the 90s — possibly even exceeding 100 degrees — across parts of the state in the coming days, accompanied by increased humidity. Officials are urging people to take steps to keep themselves safe in the heat.
by MPR News Staff

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How to recover after a job layoff

How to recover after a job layoff

Thousands of Minnesotans have lost their jobs and their livelihoods this summer in a string of layoffs at Allina Health, 3M and Wells Fargo. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the job market and how to recover from a layoff. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Buying time, cities temporarily ban cannabis sales

Buying time, cities temporarily ban cannabis sales

Marijuana isn’t legal in Minnesota quite yet but communities around the state are already pumping the brakes on retail cannabis sales as they await details on state licensing.
by Catharine Richert

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