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January 24, 2019 4:00 PM

Ask a 'sotan: How did George Hormel, grandfather of Spam, get to Minnesota?

Hormel, the company that brought the world Spam (the eating kind) and other meaty meals, makes its home in Austin, Minn. The writings of a young George Hormel reveal just why this international food giant ended up here.

by Matt Mikus

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January 23, 2019 1:44 PM

Minnesotans share their stories of traveling for labor and delivery services

Since we launched a series of reports on rural maternity care, we've heard from many people across the state about their struggles finding a place to deliver their baby. Here are a few.

by Catharine Richert

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January 22, 2019 4:00 AM

Rural hospitals retreat from delivering babies; small towns pay the price

For medical and financial reasons, a growing number of rural hospitals have stopped delivering babies. That's adding risks to rural birth, and making it that much harder to keep people in small-town Minnesota. Grand Marais sees that firsthand.

by Catharine Richert

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January 17, 2019 1:00 PM

Minnesota's new housing commissioner has her work cut out for her

Housing and homelessness are top of mind in Minnesota which means that Jennifer Ho, Minnesota's new housing commissioner, has a lot on her list of issues to tackle.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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January 2, 2019 12:07 PM

Keillor 'leaving town,' selling Common Good Books in St. Paul

Common Good Books is one of St. Paul's few remaining independent bookstores.

by Euan Kerr

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December 10, 2018 1:00 PM

What should Minnesota do with its budget surplus?

As we reported on the show last week, state officials project Minnesota will have a $1.5 billion dollar budget surplus over the next two years. Now we're asking Minnesotans: What do you think we should DO with that surplus?

by Julie Siple, Briana Bierschbach, Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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November 21, 2018 1:25 PM

Ground Level: Education and changes in Eden Prairie

MPR News recently held a conversation in Eden Prairie to discuss how people feel about their suburban community.

by MPR News Staff

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October 31, 2018 11:26 AM

2018 election video: Election Day 101

The midterm election is less than a week away. Are you sure you are ready to cast your ballot on Nov. 6? Watch this video before you head into the voting booth.

by Jiwon Choi

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October 30, 2018 10:20 AM

Ava DuVernay to make Prince documentary for Netflix

The director of "Selma" and this year's "A Wrinkle in Time" is working on a multipart documentary on Prince for Netflix with the support of the late musician's estate.

by Associated Press