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Parting Thoughts: Veteran journalist Chuck Haga remembered for his craft, curiosity and heart
Chuck Haga had a knack for storytelling. And although his curious mind took him around the world, he never lost his interest in small town life and everyday people.
The closures will affect three plants in Minnesota and are expected to leave 145 workers without a job.
Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park
Officials at Isle Royale National Park are investigating after two people were found dead at a remote backcountry campground.
Duluth EPA lab workers speak out in face of possible federal cuts
Employees of a U.S. EPA lab in Duluth asked for support from the City Council as the Trump administration weighs possible elimination of the facility.
New Minnesota budget sealed up in legislative spree as immigrant health coverage rescinded
The Minnesota Legislature buzzed through remaining budget work in a special session that lasted just shy of 16 hours. Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign bills later this week.
Winners in Minnesota’s first cannabis lottery mistakenly told their licenses were denied
On Monday morning, all 249 applicants who won licenses in the cannabis lottery were informed via email that they weren’t “selected” for a license. The state’s cannabis office later corrected the error.
As Trump travel ban takes effect, even Minnesota’s U.S. citizens worry about repercussions
To find out how the news is landing with other members of Minnesota’s affected communities, MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with Hassanen Mohammed, the executive director of the Minnesota Somali Community Center.