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With the possible exception of the south-central part of the state, all quiet on Minnesota’s COVID front

With the possible exception of the south-central part of the state, all quiet on Minnesota’s COVID front

The daily average of new COVID-19 cases reported dropped below 300 for the first time since July 2021, according to Thursday’s Minnesota Department of Health weekly data release.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Hennepin Co. prosecutor Moriarty rips Walz, Ellison for taking over McKeever case

Hennepin Co. prosecutor Moriarty rips Walz, Ellison for taking over McKeever case

Tensions escalated Friday around the killing of Zaria McKeever as Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty criticized Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison for taking the case out of her hands. Moriarty was also confronted by McKeever’s family.
by Jon Collins

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Some ‘cautiously hopeful’ state oversight will lead to changes in Minneapolis police

Some ‘cautiously hopeful’ state oversight will lead to changes in Minneapolis police

A court-enforceable agreement between the city of Minneapolis and the state requires ambitious changes to how the Minneapolis Police Department functions. But achieving the goals of the agreement is going to require courageous leadership from elected officials and committed engagement from the public.
by Jon Collins

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Maple syrup producers go with climate fluctuations flow

Maple syrup producers go with climate fluctuations flow

Climate fluctuations can mean different seasons for maple syrup producers — and they’re adapting.
by Hannah Yang

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Arts briefs: Native art, Minnesota independent films, Palestinian performance and more

Arts briefs: Native art, Minnesota independent films, Palestinian performance and more

This week, “American Masters” features artist Jonathan Thunder; Pavek Museum in St. Louis Park announces inductees into its Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame; Hyperpop artist Alice Longyu Gao and much more.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Minnesota moose count falls in latest survey; DNR says trend stable

Minnesota moose count falls in latest survey; DNR says trend stable

This year's count was estimated at about 3,300 moose in the northeastern part of the state. That's a steep drop from last year's count of 4,700. Officials, though, say the herd has stabilized around 3,700 over the past decade after falling dramatically from about 8,000 in 2009.
by MPR News Staff

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Dog adoption centers close due to possible canine influenza

Dog adoption centers close due to possible canine influenza

Animal Humane Society's dog adoption centers in Golden Valley, Woodbury and Coon Rapids are temporarily closing for three to four weeks out of concerns for canine influenza.
by Nicole Ki

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New health commissioner looks to advance health equity in Minnesota

New health commissioner looks to advance health equity in Minnesota

Dr. Brooke Cunningham was appointed in January as the new commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Health, replacing Jan Malcolm. Previously, Cunningham was assistant commissioner of healthy equity. All Things Considered checked in with Cunningham about her vision for the department as it emerges from a public health emergency.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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