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‘No-shenanigans handshake’ helps usher in Minnesota House return after prolonged power standoff

‘No-shenanigans handshake’ helps usher in Minnesota House return after prolonged power standoff

The legislative session was resuscitated after weeks of a Minnesota House deadlock. Party leaders agreed to pact where they will share power on committees if a tie returns and clear away other areas of dispute.
by Dana Ferguson, Clay Masters and Peter Cox

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Van Gogh or no? Painting found at Minnesota garage sale stirs controversy about authenticity

Van Gogh or no? Painting found at Minnesota garage sale stirs controversy about authenticity

A New York-based art research firm believes a painting purchased from a garage sale in Minnetonka for $50 is by the famous Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. But the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has twice denied its authenticity.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Girlhood Social Club creating belonging among women in the Twin Cities

Girlhood Social Club creating belonging among women in the Twin Cities

Kacie Riddle noticed a desire for young people, especially young women, to foster connection and new friendships. She started Girlhood Social Club last year, a Twin Cities-based social club for young people to meet new friends through monthly events and social gatherings. The club has since exploded in popularity.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Minneapolis to Montgomery: The Police and Black Men Project

Minneapolis to Montgomery: The Police and Black Men Project

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests continue the conversation about the Minneapolis Police Department and an ambitious effort led by the Police and Black Men Project.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Help me date IRL (in real life)

Help me date IRL (in real life)

With dating apps and the pandemic, a lot of people seem to have forgotten or never really learned how to flirt and date. An expert shares tips on how to date IRL (in real life).
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Partnership with Hamline University and Hawaiian school is preserving a rare native dialect

Partnership with Hamline University and Hawaiian school is preserving a rare native dialect

Hamline University is helping preserve the Ni’ihau dialect by publishing over 400 books written in the language by students and staff at a local immersional school on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota Representatives strike chamber control deal, end three-week stalemate

Minnesota Representatives strike chamber control deal, end three-week stalemate

A deal struck Wednesday night and outlined Thursday will put Republican Representative Lisa Demuth in the speaker’s chair but give Democrats some of what they wanted.
by Nina Moini, Alanna Elder and Peter Cox

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Morning Announcements for Feb. 6

Morning Announcements for Feb. 6

Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.
by MPR News Staff

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