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Politics Friday: A Minnesota lawmaker with focus on fraud tries to weave through GOP governor field

Politics Friday: A Minnesota lawmaker with focus on fraud tries to weave through GOP governor field

MPR News host Brian Bakst speaks with Republican candidate for governor Kristin Robbins, a state representative from Maple Grove. Then, a conversation on the plan to close the Stillwater prison. 
by Matthew Alvarez and Brian Bakst

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Long-term closure of John Ireland Bridge over I-94 begins Monday

Long-term closure of John Ireland Bridge over I-94 begins Monday

The John Ireland Boulevard bridge, which carries traffic over Interstate 94 and links the state Capitol and the Cathedral of St. Paul, will close for nearly a year starting Monday. MnDOT says it’ll be disassembled and rebuilt within the same footprint.
by MPR News Staff

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Rochester schoolyard remade to reduce impacts of climate change

Rochester schoolyard remade to reduce impacts of climate change

Franklin Elementary is one of five Minnesota schools getting an eco-friendly schoolyard makeover to help mitigate the effects of climate change.
by Molly Castle Work

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Minnesota leaders outline potential effects of federal government shutdown

Minnesota leaders outline potential effects of federal government shutdown

As the federal government shutdown extended into a second day on Thursday, state leaders outlined some of the potential impacts on Minnesota — including thousands of federal employees at risk of being furloughed and funding for nutrition programs and clean energy projects in limbo.
by Dana Ferguson

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Mayor vetoes Minneapolis ordinance requiring notice of commercial property sales

Mayor vetoes Minneapolis ordinance requiring notice of commercial property sales

An ordinance passed by the Minneapolis City Council which supporters say would curb gentrification is facing a veto, as Mayor Jacob Frey says it could instead stall real estate deals and lower commercial property values.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota Frost to host first game of 2025-26 PWHL season

Minnesota Frost to host first game of 2025-26 PWHL season

The first game of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s opening weekend features the reigning two-time Walter Cup champion Minnesota Frost, who host the Toronto Sceptres.
by MPR News Staff

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