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Judge explains why he swore in nearly all House DFLers early

Judge explains why he swore in nearly all House DFLers early

Retired Hennepin County Chief Judge Kevin Burke presided over the swearing-in ceremony and joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer Monday to talk about the hushed affair.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Preview: Minnesota’s 94th legislative session

Preview: Minnesota’s 94th legislative session

Less than a day remains until Minnesota lawmakers begin the 94th legislative session. And there’s a lot that is still not resolved between the DFL and Republicans, whose 67-67 tie in the House of Representatives has gotten messy.
by Nina Moini, Dana Ferguson and Alanna Elder

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Morning Announcements for Jan. 13

Morning Announcements for Jan. 13

Here are the morning announcements for Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
by MPR News Staff

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Climate change and how to address it

Climate change and how to address it

The Earth’s hottest year in recorded history was 2024. The previous hottest year was 2023. MPR News guest host Emily Bright and her guests talk about climate change and possible ways to address it.
by Emily Bright and Cari Dwyer

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New tools, old ways help Duluth violin builder create an ancient sound

New tools, old ways help Duluth violin builder create an ancient sound

From a modest workshop, Dan Larson turned his love of music, history and woodworking into a life building violins, lutes and and other stringed instruments. He’s known internationally for creating sounds that reach back to the 16th century.
by Dan Gunderson

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DFL, GOP jockey for power in Minnesota House a day before session’s start

DFL, GOP jockey for power in Minnesota House a day before session’s start

House Republicans ripped DFLers over tactics that could keep the House from conducting business Tuesday. Melissa Hortman, the House’s top DFLer, defended her moves, telling MPR News that denying a quorum is “the only negotiating power I have right now.”
by Dana Ferguson

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A Pasadena rabbi and his wife moved to Minnesota. Then their temple burned in LA fires

A Pasadena rabbi and his wife moved to Minnesota. Then their temple burned in LA fires

Kara and John Carrier have been watching the damage from their new home in Minnesota. The couple moved here from Southern California, where John was the rabbi at Pasadena Jewish Temple.
by Tom Crann, Gretchen Brown and Gracie Stockton

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