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October 1, 2015 3:37 PM

Among 23 developed countries, 80% of all gun deaths occurred in the U.S. How could this be?

Among 23 developed countries, 80% of all gun deaths occurred in the U.S.

by MPR News Staff

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September 30, 2015 6:46 AM

Ecklund wins special DFL primary to replace Dill

Ecklund won nearly 44 percent of the vote in the four-way House District 3A primary. He will move on to the general election in December.

by Dan Kraker

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September 29, 2015 12:42 AM

Should marijuana be legalized for recreational use?

Today we welcome members of the University of Minnesota debate team to defend or challenge the argument for the legalization of marijuana for recreational use.

by Peter Diamond

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September 28, 2015 6:55 AM

Can you be an environmentalist and oppose contraception?

"Pope Francis can't claim to be an environmentalist until he gets real about family planning," argues Vocative's Joshua Krisch.

by MPR News Staff

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September 28, 2015 4:00 AM

Muskie-walleye war on NW Minnesota lake snags DNR

Critics say stocking muskie in Otter Tail County's Pelican Lake hurts walleye fishing. The DNR says there's no proof. The questions, however, are pulling the agency waist deep into another Minnesota fish fight.

by Dan Gunderson

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September 28, 2015 4:00 AM

School board could yet oust member over Muslim slur

A special election could change the balance of power on the Columbia Heights board.

by Curtis Gilbert

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September 27, 2015 7:42 AM

Longtime Brainerd mayor, James Wallin, dies

Wallin had served as mayor since 1998, and was first elected to Brainerd's city council in 1977.

by Peter Cox

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September 26, 2015 9:58 AM

3 dead in two separate Friday night shootings in Minneapolis

Police say the two shootings were isolated incidents.

by The Associated Press and Peter Cox

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September 25, 2015 5:09 AM

What do you think of Boehner’s decision to step down?

In a stunning move, House Speaker John Boehner informed Republicans on Friday that he would step down at the end of October, giving up his coveted leadership post and his seat in Congress in the face of hardline conservative opposition.

by MPR News Staff