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Minnesota News

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

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Walz unveils plan to 'transform' Minnesota's human services system

Walz unveils plan to 'transform' Minnesota's human services system

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday out rolled a plan to remake the way Minnesota provides Medicaid services that includes centralizing much of the work handled now by counties and the state’s managed care organizations.
by Peter Cox and Dana Ferguson

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Judge finds 'troubling' evidence ICE agents stopped people based on racial, ethnic identity

Judge finds 'troubling' evidence ICE agents stopped people based on racial, ethnic identity

A federal judge found evidence to support claims that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents racially profiled Minnesota residents. However, he denied a request to order ICE to stop using those practices while a lawsuit against the agency continues. 
by Sarah Thamer

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After negotiations, prayer camp near Whipple building to close midweek

After negotiations, prayer camp near Whipple building to close midweek

A Lakota spiritual leader believes the camp broke “spiritual law” by situating the camp at a location understood and documented as a Dakota burial site. But camp leaders say they are looking for healing at the sacred site.
by Melissa Olson

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Minnesota has goal of replacing lead lines by 2033. More funding is needed to keep it on track

Minnesota has goal of replacing lead lines by 2033. More funding is needed to keep it on track

Minnesota adopted an ambitious timeline to replace all lead water pipes in the state. While a federal mandate wants the work done by 2037, Minnesota moved it up to 2033. But supporters of the work say the money is running out. 
by The Associated Press

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30 years after 'Fargo,' Fargo-Moorhead baseball team will play 5 games as the 'Woodchippers'

30 years after 'Fargo,' Fargo-Moorhead baseball team will play 5 games as the 'Woodchippers'

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of the movie Fargo, Fargo-Moorhead's minor league baseball team will change its name from the RedHawks to the Woodchippers for five games this summer. The team is also celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
by Noah Bloch

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Itasca State Park welcomes the future through potential change

Itasca State Park welcomes the future through potential change

Itasca State Park is looking at two amendments to its current management plan. And the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to hear visitors’ thoughts about the potential changes.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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