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Voters in southern Minnesota kick off political season with special Congressional election

Voters in southern Minnesota kick off political season with special Congressional election and avian flu is starting to subside with warmer, drier weather. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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UMN President Gabel on college tuition increase

The Twin Cities and Rochester campuses would see at 3.5 percent tuition hike
by Cathy Wurzer

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As avian flu cases slow, farmers struggle

New cases of avian influenza in Minnesota commercial flocks have slowed in recent weeks, suggesting that the worst of this year's outbreak could be over. But the unpredictability has caused a lot of stress for farmers, their families, veterinarians and others in the poultry industry.  This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Minnesota's legislative session ends with little accomplished, and no sign for a second try

Minnesota's legislative session ends with little accomplished, and no sign for a second try. Also floodwaters continue to threaten parts of northern Minnesota. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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Work on tax cuts and spending plans not done as deadline for the Minnesota Legislature passes

There are big questions about what happens next at the Minnesota Capitol today after lawmakers missed a deadline to pass a big tax cut and major spending bills. MPR News Political Editor, Mike Mulcahy, has more.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Work at Capitol not done as session deadline passes

The Minnesota Legislature missed a midnight Sunday deadline to pass major legislation on spending and tax cuts. Democrats said they hoped Gov. Tim Walz would call a special session so that they can continue working. This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Hear a selection of North Star Journey stories from MPR News

North Star Journey is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Minnesota Legislature enters final weekend of session

An agreement that puts equal amounts into tax cuts and new spending is on the table, but negotiators are struggling with the details of the various components. DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman says a tax deal is close that would cut the lowest income tax rate and expand a renter’s tax credit program. The budget surplus agreement also calls for $1 billion in new spending on education, although the distribution plan remains in flux. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Hannah Yang. Music by Gary Meister.
by Hannah Yang

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Facing election headwinds, Minnesota Democrats gather for convention

The Minnesota DFL Party holds its state convention in Rochester this weekend. Unlike Republicans last week, there are no contested endorsements.  This is a morning update from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Skull revealed by southern Minnesota drought turns out to be ancient Native American

Skull revealed by southern Minnesota drought turns out to be ancient Native American, and unemployment in the state is the lowest ever recorded. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

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