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Minnesota News

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

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Anger mounts as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire

Anger mounts as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire

Anger and frustration mounted in Congress over the weekend as a nationwide eviction moratorium expired during a surge in the COVID-19 pandemic. One Democratic lawmaker even camped outside the Capitol in protest as millions of Americans faced being forced from their homes.
by The Associated Press

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Air quality FAQ: What you need to know about the smoky air across Minnesota

Air quality FAQ: What you need to know about the smoky air across Minnesota

An air quality alert remains in effect for all of Minnesota through Tuesday, as what state officials call an “unprecedented” stretch of poor air quality continues to affect the region. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the smoky air.
by Dan Kraker

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Federal eviction protections are ending — Minnesota's are not

Federal eviction protections are ending — Minnesota's are not

The federal moratorium on evictions during the pandemic expires July 31, but Minnesota state lawmakers designed an “off-ramp” that gives renters here more time.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Reporter's notebook: For Minnesota's hardest working midwife, a life well-lived, too short

Reporter's notebook: For Minnesota's hardest working midwife, a life well-lived, too short

Rebekah Knapp died this week after her car crashed into a semitrailer on a road in rural northwestern Minnesota. She lived her beliefs, embracing the joy and fragility of life, writes MPR News reporter Catharine Richert, who profiled Knapp in 2019.
by Catharine Richert

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Art Hounds sing praises of musical options live and via QR code

Art Hounds sing praises of musical options live and via QR code

Take your family on an interactive scavenger hunt to hear songs about Northfield landmarks. DJ Ariesfirebomb creates a welcoming dance party for queer black music lovers this Friday. Jazz vocalist Katia Cardenas of St Paul performs new songs and standards after three years away.
by Emily Bright

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Violent crime surges across Minnesota with record murders

Violent crime surges across Minnesota with record murders

Violent crime surged nearly 17 percent across Minnesota last year, including a record number of murders, according to data released Tuesday by the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesotans urged to take care of themselves and others during extreme heat

Minnesotans urged to take care of themselves and others during extreme heat

With high heat and humidity expected over the next couple of days and an excessive heat watch in effect for the southern half of the state, experts advise Minnesotans to stay cool, hydrate, and watch out for others.
by Mark Zdechlik

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