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Minnesota manufacturer finds gold in green hydrogen, electrolyzers
A manufacturing facility in Fridley, Minn., has been getting national attention from green energy advocates, including President Joe Biden, because of its production of electrolyzers, which are key to producing hydrogen using renewable energy.
The promise and possibility of a 4-day workweek
Interest in a four-day workweek is gaining traction. MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with three experts about it.
St. Paul conservative legal scholar says Constitution bars Trump from being president
A University of St. Thomas law professor co-authored an article in this month’s University of Pennsylvania Law Review that argues the Constitution bars former President Donald Trump from serving a second term in office, and that whether he convicted doesn’t change that.
Metro Transit sees momentum as it tests its home grown ride-hailing app
While Uber and Lyft remain the giants of corporate ride-hailing, Metro Transit officials say their app, micro, fills an important need with the potential to expand beyond north Minneapolis.
Stifling heat lifts spirits for Minnesota whiskey makers
Excessive heat and humidity has made life uncomfortable this week for many Minnesotans, but the conditions were ideal for whiskey makers. Distillers say the sweltering temperatures help with an important process in flavoring their whiskey.
Gov. Burgum stresses states' power, energy costs and education in 1st GOP presidential primary debate
Among the GOP contenders vying for party nomination is North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. Reporter Jacob Fulton of The Bismarck Tribune was a guest on Morning Edition to talk about Burgum’s performance in the first Republican presidential primary debate.
Immunization rates are up in Red Lake schools. This nurse led the way
The school district’s seen vaccinations jump among its youngest learners. Charmaine Branchaud said that success started with sifting through paper records to help understand student health needs.
What's next for churches dropped from their denomination for supporting LGBTQ+ rights?
This summer, an evangelical church in Minnesota was kicked out of its denomination because of the congregation’s support of same sex marriage — and it likely won’t be the last.