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$62M in public funds sought for Vikings stadium security upgrades

$62M in public funds sought for Vikings stadium security upgrades

The agency that operates U.S. Bank Stadium plans to ask Minnesota lawmakers for more than $62 million for security upgrades on the facility’s sprawling west plaza.
by Matt Sepic

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Appetites: Putting a holiday twist on cocktail classics

Appetites: Putting a holiday twist on cocktail classics

The Red Nose Room at the Red Cow in Uptown has ten different drinks to help you celebrate the season. There are classics with a festive spin and some new concoctions. Red Cow’s Beverage Director Ian Lowther shared some tips and ideas for those looking to recreate these drinks at home or for a holiday party.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota employers can’t ask applicants about prior pay starting Jan. 1

Minnesota employers can’t ask applicants about prior pay starting Jan. 1

A new state law will bar employers from asking about past pay and considering that information as part of the hiring process. The law’s supporters say it will help bridge wage gaps in Minnesota.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minneapolis encampment residents moving to housing as city and nonprofits search for beds, opioid treatment

Minneapolis encampment residents moving to housing as city and nonprofits search for beds, opioid treatment

Camp Nenookaasi is forcing city leaders to find solutions to an already complicated set of public health and public safety issues involving opioid use and homelessness.
by Melissa Olson

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MPR News staff share their favorite albums and EPs of 2023

MPR News staff share their favorite albums and EPs of 2023

We generally leave the music recommendations to our sister stations The Current and YourClassical, but MPR News staff listened to a lot of music in 2023. Here are some of their favorite albums and EPs.
by Alanna Elder

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Minnesota unemployment ticked down in November amid job gain

Minnesota unemployment ticked down in November amid job gain

The Department of Employment and Economic Development on Thursday said the unemployment rate dropped slightly while new jobs in the state climbed in November.
by Dana Ferguson

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St. Cloud mental health center aims to be a bridge to healing

St. Cloud mental health center aims to be a bridge to healing

Ali Aden and Lul Nur moved from the Twin Cities more than a year ago to provide culturally specific mental health services for the East African community, which St. Cloud lacked. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Colombia Live: Bringing the rhythm and culture of Colombia to Minnesota

Colombia Live: Bringing the rhythm and culture of Colombia to Minnesota

From Fuego Latino to Colombia Live, follow the journey of a dance group that became an ambassador of Colombian culture in the Midwest and created a vibrant community in Minnesota.
by Nicole Johnson

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