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Decades-old songs by Minnesota folklorist Ellen Stekert released with help of AI

Decades-old songs by Minnesota folklorist Ellen Stekert released with help of AI

Songs recorded decades ago by Minnesota folklorist Ellen Stekert are being released for the first time — with the restoration help of artificial intelligence.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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State agricultural mental health specialists support farmers under rising economic strain

State agricultural mental health specialists support farmers under rising economic strain

Farmers are facing rising stress tied to economic pressure, driving an increase in calls to agricultural mental health hotlines. A Minnesota mental health specialist described how her work is helping meet that growing need.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Twin Cities nonprofits land funding from OpenAI’s new philanthropic arm

Twin Cities nonprofits land funding from OpenAI’s new philanthropic arm

The nonprofit arm of OpenAI pledged more than $40 million to organizations nationwide, with some of that funding headed to Minnesota. Merrick Community Services in St. Paul says the grant will support its core social service work.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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'Battle of the cold': Tensions rising two weeks into ICE surge in Minnesota

'Battle of the cold': Tensions rising two weeks into ICE surge in Minnesota

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reports that 400 arrests have been made in the state since the operation started on Dec. 1. It’s not clear when it will wind down. Meanwhile, tensions have been rising between activists and ICE agents on the streets of the Twin Cities.
by Jon Collins

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Stymied by the Legislature on gun regulation, Walz tries executive orders

Stymied by the Legislature on gun regulation, Walz tries executive orders

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday took some modest steps on guns through executive measures after being unable to muster legislative support to pass restrictions on firearms and ammunition.
by Peter Cox

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'It's hurting people': Minneapolis city official suggests alternatives to property tax increases

'It's hurting people': Minneapolis city official suggests alternatives to property tax increases

Property taxes are on the rise as commercial values decline in downtown areas, shifting the financial burden to homeowners. Steve Brandt, president of the Minneapolis Board of Estimation and Taxation, said increases property taxes every year is not sustainable and offered alternatives.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Social worker shares resources for families affected by Stewartville shooting

Social worker shares resources for families affected by Stewartville shooting

Heather Geerts, director of clinical services at Zumbro Valley Health Services, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to talk about supporting the Stewartville community in the wake of a tragedy.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Finding joy and community in amateur holiday performances

Finding joy and community in amateur holiday performances

From local Nutcrackers to community choir concerts, ‘tis the season for holiday shows put on by your friends and neighbors. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the joy people find in amateur performing groups.
by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

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‘Total sadness’: Stewartville High School shooting leaves community grieving

‘Total sadness’: Stewartville High School shooting leaves community grieving

The small town of Stewartville in southeast Minnesota is grieving but trying to pull together in the aftermath of a shooting outside of the high school that left one student in critical condition and the alleged shooter dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
by Molly Castle Work and David Schaper

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