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Andrew Johnson leaves Minneapolis City Hall after 10 years

Andrew Johnson leaves Minneapolis City Hall after 10 years

Before he ran for office a decade ago, Andrew Johnson was an I.T. systems engineer who was facing his third eye surgery to treat glaucoma. He didn’t know if he’d even have his vision in a few years, but he knew he wanted to serve. 
by Jon Collins

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Traffic-spotter hawk caught on MnDOT highway camera

Traffic-spotter hawk caught on MnDOT highway camera

A wide-eyed red-tailed hawk was caught by a Minnesota Department of Transportation traffic camera — and it looked almost as shocked to see the camera as we are to see it.
by Matt Mikus

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How the changing climate will affect polar bears

How the changing climate will affect polar bears

MPR News meteorologist Sven Sundgaard just got back from leading a learning vacation with 12 other Minnesotans to Churchill, Manitoba — the “polar bear capital of the world.” Sundgaard, along with Doug Clark from the University of Saskatchewan, conducted lectures on the changing climate of the region and its impact on polar bears.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota sees historic levels of hunger ahead of holiday season

Minnesota sees historic levels of hunger ahead of holiday season

Food shelves across the state say they expect to serve more people than ever before this year due to a combination of inflation and pandemic-era safety nets drying up.
by Nina Moini

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Teacher contract deals remain elusive in most Minnesota districts

Teacher contract deals remain elusive in most Minnesota districts

Most of the state’s licensed teachers are currently working under expired contracts. In some school districts, educators are rallying as a way to increase the pressure for a deal.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Farm Bureau: Thanksgiving dinner costs slightly down from last year's record high

Farm Bureau: Thanksgiving dinner costs slightly down from last year's record high

One of the most expensive Thanksgiving meals is deemed to be underway for the upcoming holiday, with the average cost of the classic feast for 10 coming in at $61.17, or $6.20 per person, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 38th annual survey.
by Kyre Johnson

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Smith Foundry faces scrutiny after inspection finds violations, activists pressure state to step in

Smith Foundry faces scrutiny after inspection finds violations, activists pressure state to step in

An iron foundry in south Minneapolis is facing scrutiny after a federal inspection in May found violations of both federal and state pollution regulations. Now, local activists and neighbors are pressuring state and federal regulators to step in.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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