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Minnesota News

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

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What's behind up-and-coming Duluth's sluggish population growth?

What's behind up-and-coming Duluth's sluggish population growth?

There's been a lot of positive buzz around Duluth recently — tourist numbers are soaring, the city's outdoor scene has gotten lots of national press. Yet despite all that enthusiasm, the population has barely budged in 20 years, while many other midsize cities in Minnesota are growing.
by Dan Kraker

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'Okciyapi' celebrates Dakota language and brings some healing

'Okciyapi' celebrates Dakota language and brings some healing

Dakota artist Angela Two Stars’ new installation in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden brings layers of meaning embedded in its form.
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota Afghan community comes together to help refugees

Minnesota Afghan community comes together to help refugees

Behind the scenes, Afghan community members and volunteers have been connecting via social media channels and organizing donation drives to help support Afghan resettlement efforts.
by Hannah Yang

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Bystander killed in rolling gun battle in Minneapolis

Police say a woman riding a scooter on a sidewalk was struck and killed by one of two vehicles involved in an exchange of gunfire in downtown Minneapolis.
by The Associated Press

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In St. Cloud, students seize chance to hone native Somali language skills

In St. Cloud, students seize chance to hone native Somali language skills

School officials say research shows multilingual students are more likely to be academically successful in all areas when they have opportunities to continue developing their first language.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minneapolis police PTSD claims push overall workers' comp claims to highest in a decade

Minneapolis police PTSD claims push overall workers' comp claims to highest in a decade

Workers’ compensation spending in the city jumped to over $14 million in 2020, with Minneapolis police officers accounting for most of the claims, according to a staff presentation to a Minneapolis City Council committee on Wednesday.
by Jon Collins

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Minneapolis welcomes $500K in private funds for police early intervention system

Minneapolis welcomes $500K in private funds for police early intervention system

Some Minneapolis City Council members took issue with how a $500,000 grant for a police early intervention system got in front of them. However, the gift from the Pohlad Family Foundation is on track for final approval by the council.
by Jon Collins

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Meet MPR News reporter Kirsti Marohn 

Meet MPR News reporter Kirsti Marohn 

Host Angela Davis talks with MPR News reporter Kirsti Marohn about covering water, the environment and other issues from central Minnesota. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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