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Holiday season helps COVID-19 spread, older Minnesotans feeling increase in cases

Holiday season helps COVID-19 spread, older Minnesotans feeling increase in cases

Susan Kline is an infectious disease doctor with University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview. She says older Minnesotans are feeling the increase in cases the most. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the COVID trends heading into the holidays.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Plastic film recycling facility ramps up to fill gap in Minnesota

Plastic film recycling facility ramps up to fill gap in Minnesota

A new plastic film recycling plant in Rogers is filling a recycling gap in the Midwest. The company started production in August and plans to add more capacity over the next 18 months.
by Dan Gunderson

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Judge vacates Marvin Haynes’ nearly 20-year-old murder conviction

Judge vacates Marvin Haynes’ nearly 20-year-old murder conviction

A judge Monday vacated the murder conviction of a Minneapolis man serving life in prison for a 2004 killing. Marvin Haynes, 36, was sentenced for the murder of Harry “Randy” Sherer at Jerry’s Flower Shop in Minneapolis. Haynes was 16 at the time.
by Matt Sepic and Peter Cox

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Robert Skafte: 'He was the sweetest, kindest person'

Robert Skafte: 'He was the sweetest, kindest person'

Myron Johnson of Ballet of the Dolls remembers Robert Skafte, who was killed on Friday while working at Oak Grove Grocery.
by Todd Melby

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From crayons to Capitol advocacy, a Minnesota flag enthusiast nears moment of triumph

From crayons to Capitol advocacy, a Minnesota flag enthusiast nears moment of triumph

Lee Herold was preaching good flag design long before anyone was even listening. Now, a state commission is about to choose a new Minnesota state flag. Herold, who owns a flag store in Rochester, said he's glad everyone is finally taking flag design seriously.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota farmers want help fending off voracious deer

Minnesota farmers want help fending off voracious deer

Farmers across the state want the Department of Natural Resources to do more to curb damage from large herds of white-tailed deer. A DNR official said it would be difficult for the state to compensate farmers for all wildlife losses. But agency staff are drafting regulatory proposals to address the deer problem that they could unveil during the upcoming legislative session.
by Dan Gunderson

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And then there were six: Flag finalists on display at MOA

And then there were six: Flag finalists on display at MOA

Shoppers at the Mall of America this weekend were urged to avert their eyes from the stores, the rides and the Christmas decorations.
by Nicole Ki

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Large invasive carp catch in Mississippi triggers worry, new calls for deterrent

Large invasive carp catch in Mississippi triggers worry, new calls for deterrent

There's no evidence yet that invasive carp are reproducing in Minnesota. Still, some environmental advocates say the DNR should move quicker to stop invasive carp from establishing a permanent presence here.
by Kirsti Marohn

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