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Gophers coach Ben Johnson is out at U of M

Gophers coach Ben Johnson is out at U of M

Gophers coach Ben Johnson is out. In a dramatic turn, University of Minnesota athletics director Mark Coyle fired Johnson late last night after the team’s loss to Northwestern.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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Bock acknowledges fraud at Feeding Our Future, denies taking part

Bock acknowledges fraud at Feeding Our Future, denies taking part

Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock continues to deny that she took part in an alleged $250 million scheme to defraud taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs. After taking the stand in her own defense, Bock faced rapid-fire questions during cross examination Thursday from lead prosecutor Joe Thompson.
by Matt Sepic

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Politics Friday: Minnesota’s paid leave law remains a flashpoint as launch nears

Politics Friday: Minnesota’s paid leave law remains a flashpoint as launch nears

MPR News senior politics editor Brian Bakst talks with two Minnesota lawmakers about the state’s new paid leave program — scheduled to start in January of next year — and the legislation that could possibly delay or change eligibility.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota author provides bucket list in ‘100 Things to Do in Duluth Before You Die’

Minnesota author provides bucket list in ‘100 Things to Do in Duluth Before You Die’

Jay Gabler, a Twin Cities native, told MPR News host Cathy Wurzer he “was really pleased to discover how eager Duluthians are to help newcomers discover the city” on Morning Edition Thursday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Hibbing manufacturer responds to Trump‘s steel, aluminum tariffs

Hibbing manufacturer responds to Trump‘s steel, aluminum tariffs

Canada is the biggest supplier of steel and aluminum for the U.S. The metals are used for products like nuts and bolts, sheet metal, machining and beer cans. Will those levies be a problem for Minnesota companies that get their steel from Iron Range-mined ore and taconite?
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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