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Playoff bonanza: Wild fall in high-scoring game, Wolves fans hopeful for Anthony Edwards' return

Playoff bonanza: Wild fall in high-scoring game, Wolves fans hopeful for Anthony Edwards' return

Edwards was on the court practicing Monday ahead of the start of the Timberwolves round 2 series against the San Antonio Spurs. He had injured his knee in Game 4 of Minnesota's opening round series with the Denver Nuggets.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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In its 3rd year, North Star Promise helping Minnesotans obtain free college and boost enrollment

In its 3rd year, North Star Promise helping Minnesotans obtain free college and boost enrollment

May 1 was college decision day and thousands of Minnesotans were able to chose a school to go to tuition-free. That’s thanks to the North Star Promise program, which supports low-income families in getting a higher education.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Morning Announcements for May 4

Morning Announcements for May 4

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, May 4. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota Senate approves firearm restrictions, school safety funding; fate is murkier in House

Minnesota Senate approves firearm restrictions, school safety funding; fate is murkier in House

The bill would ban the sale of assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines, boost funding for school safety measures and mental health and encourage school districts to adopt anonymous threat reporting systems.
by Dana Ferguson

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Inside the newsroom: How journalists make the call during breaking news

Inside the newsroom: How journalists make the call during breaking news

When breaking news hits, the pressure to be first is intense. But what does it take to be right? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how our newsroom verifies what’s real before it reaches you.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Agriculture is changing. To protect farmers from stress, mental health support has to change, too

Agriculture is changing. To protect farmers from stress, mental health support has to change, too

Studies show that rising costs and trade turmoil are leading to increased rates of stress, depression and suicide in farm country. Mental health providers say farmers are seeking help, but the healthcare system needs to rethink how care is delivered to be effective.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval and Molly Castle Work

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In Farmington, a data center project spurs new bonds between the left and the right

In Farmington, a data center project spurs new bonds between the left and the right

Data center development is under scrutiny across Minnesota and at the state Capitol. In Farmington, a proposed hyperscale data center is generating some unexpected bonds between residents on the left and the right.
by Catharine Richert

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Lush nature and fathomless loss coexist in 'Under Water'

Lush nature and fathomless loss coexist in 'Under Water'

The underwater world that Tara Menon creates in her new novel is wonderous and immersive. She joins Kerri Miller on this week’s Big Books and Bold Ideas to talk about nature and friendship and loss, and how to write without cliches or sentimentality.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Morning Announcements for May 1

Morning Announcements for May 1

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, May 1. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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