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Special election will fill Hortman seat but candidates agree they can't fill her void

Special election will fill Hortman seat but candidates agree they can't fill her void

Voters are choosing between Democrat XP Lee and Republican Ruth Bittner to fill House District seat 34B, which was previously held by slain former Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman.
by Clay Masters

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Heavier rains due to climate change causing more landslides and rockfalls in Minnesota

Heavier rains due to climate change causing more landslides and rockfalls in Minnesota

Heavier rainfall due to a warming climate is accelerating erosion in some parts of Minnesota. The sandstone bluffs and hillsides of the Minnesota River Valley are especially vulnerable, leading to more frequent landslides and rockfalls.
by Hannah Yang

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'Our children deserve better': Annunciation families urge action from lawmakers

'Our children deserve better': Annunciation families urge action from lawmakers

A working group created to mull possible policy changes following the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church heard from families directly affected and began dissecting bills that could come up.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota composer finds insects make bee-autiful music

Minnesota composer finds insects make bee-autiful music

When a scientist friend suggested Doug Harbin listen in on the noises of bees and butterflies for inspiration, the Moorhead composer couldn’t resist.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota Lynx dominate Golden State Valkyries in 101–72 victory

Minnesota Lynx dominate Golden State Valkyries in 101–72 victory

Napheesa Collier scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures and the Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-three first-round WNBA series. Fans decked out in pink wigs and Lynx merch from now and decades ago were ceaseless in their support. They want one thing: “We gotta get the ring.”
by The Associated Press and Anika Besst

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‘She taught us to live fully’: Remembering Harper Moyski

‘She taught us to live fully’: Remembering Harper Moyski

Over 2,000 people gathered to honor 10-year-old Harper Moyski on Sunday who was one of two children who were shot and killed at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis last month.
by Todd Melby, Nicole Ki and Sam Stroozas

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In form and in control: Minnesota Lynx look ready to win it all

In form and in control: Minnesota Lynx look ready to win it all

It’s onto the playoffs for the Minnesota Lynx who are ranked the No. 1 team in the WNBA. Terry Horstman, who writes about the Lynx for the Next, said the prospects look good for the team to win it all this year after a “heartbreaking end” last year.
by Emily Reese, Ngoc Bui and Gretchen Brown

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Finance leader at U of M responds to Teamsters strike, Farm Aid hesistancy

Finance leader at U of M responds to Teamsters strike, Farm Aid hesistancy

Teamsters Local 320 organizers allege the university is using intimidation tactics and is “trying to break the solidarity of the union movement.” Gregg Goldman, executive vice president for finance and operations at the U of M, joined Morning Edition Friday with the school’s response.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Talking Volumes: Stacey Abrams talks about democracy, the power of of reading and her new novel, 'Coded Justice'

Talking Volumes: Stacey Abrams talks about democracy, the power of of reading and her new novel, 'Coded Justice'

Stacey Abrams launched the 2025 season of Talking Volumes this week, with a warm, funny and inspiring conversation about how to make sense of this disorienting world without losing your humanity or hope.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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