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What should Minnesota do with its budget surplus?

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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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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2018 election video: Election Day 101

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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Ava DuVernay to make Prince documentary for Netflix

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

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In Vermont, Keillor finds onetime fans not ready to forgive

Garrison Keillor will remain persona non grata in Vermont after a book festival where he was scheduled to appear pulled the plug on a fundraiser.
by Bob Collins

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Minnesota Historical Society obtains more Prince items

Minnesota Historical Society obtains more Prince items

The Minnesota Historical Society has obtained two items that illustrate Prince's religious beliefs and desire to control his image.
by Associated Press

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The gift of posthumous Prince music

The gift of posthumous Prince music

Rachel Martin talks to NPR Music critic Ann Powers about Piano & a Microphone 1983, Prince's first posthumous album of previously unreleased material, out now.
by Rachel Martin and Vince Pearson

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Garrison Keillor lists St. Paul home for sale

Garrison Keillor lists St. Paul home for sale

According to a private listing, longtime Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor is selling his St. Paul home.
by Marianne Combs

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Prince family moves lawsuit against doctor to Carver County

Prince family moves lawsuit against doctor to Carver County

Prince's family sued Dr. Michael Schulenberg and various health care providers in Hennepin County last month, saying they provided services to Prince in the weeks before his death but failed to treat his opioid addiction.
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