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Twin Cities airport installs mock aircraft cabin to help travelers gain confidence

Twin Cities airport installs mock aircraft cabin to help travelers gain confidence

A newly arrived airliner at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport doesn't have wings, or wheels, or engines. It'll never leave the gate. But it will help more people gain the skills and confidence needed to make their travel goals a reality.
by Tim Nelson

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As avian flu cases slow, farmers struggle with mental stress

As avian flu cases slow, farmers struggle with mental stress

New cases of avian influenza in Minnesota commercial flocks have slowed in recent weeks, suggesting the worst may be over. But the unpredictability of this year’s outbreak has caused a lot of mental strain for farmers, their families, veterinarians and others in the poultry industry.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Lawmakers leave St. Paul without major bills or plan for special session

Lawmakers leave St. Paul without major bills or plan for special session

Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders met Monday afternoon to talk about the possibility of a special session, but there’s no plan to hold one yet. Lawmakers were unable to pass major spending bills or a tax cut before time ran out in their session.
by Tim Pugmire

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Rochester confronts its segregated housing history, Mayo founders' role

Rochester confronts its segregated housing history, Mayo founders' role

City leaders want Rochester to be a magnet for a diverse workforce, expanding around Mayo Clinic. Part of that journey means reckoning with the city’s history of intentional housing segregation. A recent push to map racial housing covenants shows how some are connected to Rochester’s most important institution.
by Catharine Richert

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Work at Capitol not done as session deadline passes

Work at Capitol not done as session deadline passes

The Minnesota Legislature missed a midnight Sunday deadline to pass major bills to cut taxes and spend a large chunk of the budget surplus. It’s unclear whether they will resume the work in a special legislative session.
by Brian Bakst

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Deal reached on bill that eliminates taxes on Social Security income

Deal reached on bill that eliminates taxes on Social Security income

Negotiators at the Minnesota Capitol said they had a deal Saturday afternoon on a bill that cuts income taxes, exempts Social Security income from taxes, and increases the renters’ credit. But deals on other key pieces of legislation weren’t in sight as time in the session dwindled.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minneapolis puts MPD talks on hold until MN Human Rights provides evidence of covert social media

Minneapolis puts MPD talks on hold until MN Human Rights provides evidence of covert social media

The Minneapolis City Attorney's Office says it cannot find proof of a damning finding by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights that police used covert social media to target Black people and elected officials.
by MPR News Staff

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DFL endorses Walz for second term

DFL endorses Walz for second term

At the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester Friday night, Walz said Democrats have a winning message this fall despite Republican rhetoric.
by Mark Zdechlik

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