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How a summer of rain is impacting gardens

How a summer of rain is impacting gardens

Excessive rain means a lot more growth, but also more pests. So what can you do if you’re facing those issues? Meg Cowden is here to help.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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The impact of Iowa’s strict abortion law on Minnesota

The impact of Iowa’s strict abortion law on Minnesota

Iowa’s law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect Monday and Minnesota abortion providers are preparing for an influx.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Felix Brunelle and his family are building a village

Felix Brunelle and his family are building a village

Felix Brunelle and his parents are building a community around advocacy that helps entire families navigate resources for rare and multiple disabilities.
by Ellie Roth

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A treasure hunt to make Minnesota property maps more accurate

A treasure hunt to make Minnesota property maps more accurate

Minnesota counties are starting a project to rebuild a critical but mostly invisible infrastructure across the state. Last year the state Legislature approved funding to pay for verification of the public land survey system. The system is the basis for establishing all property lines. The work involves finding survey markers that, in some cases, were placed more than 150 years ago.
by Dan Gunderson

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Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota

Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota

About two dozen Minnesotans — including gold medalist and St. Paul native Suni Lee will attend the unconventional and unprecedented Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris. Sen. Foung Hawj, DFL-St. Paul is also on his way to France to support Lee and he hopes to witness Olympic history.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Stauber cites mineral mining as one reason for Trump’s appeal in northern Minnesota

Stauber cites mineral mining as one reason for Trump’s appeal in northern Minnesota

Minnesota 8th District Republican Rep. Pete Stauber spoke to MPR News’ All Things Considered host Tom Crann about his party’s platform and how he sees it playing out in northern Minnesota.
by Tom Crann, Heidi Raschke and Megan Burks

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From ‘Cork Truck’ to ‘Garden-Rainbow-Space-Mushroom-Whatever’: The Minnesota ArtCars Parade Celebrates 30 Years

From ‘Cork Truck’ to ‘Garden-Rainbow-Space-Mushroom-Whatever’: The Minnesota ArtCars Parade Celebrates 30 Years

In Minneapolis, children at Articulture’s ArtCar camp creatively transform a Toyota hatchback as part of a local tradition where art cars, decorated and driven daily, partake in a vibrant parade celebrating its 30th anniversary around Lake Harriet.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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