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Feds charge man in Minnesota 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers theft

Feds charge man in Minnesota 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers theft

The slippers are one of four pairs remaining from the iconic movie and are considered among the most recognizable memorabilia in American film history.
by MPR News Staff

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Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health

Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health

Queer teens and young adults are experiencing a rise in LGBTQ+ discrimination. What’s the impact on their mental health and what supports their wellbeing? MPR News shares a one-hour broadcast special hosted by Kimberly Adams, “Call to Mind: Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health.”
by Jessica Bari

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Gov. Tim Walz on the work wrapping up around the Capitol

Gov. Tim Walz on the work wrapping up around the Capitol

The Minnesota Legislature is getting closer to adjournment with final votes on some big bills left to be taken before next week. Gov. Tim Walz joins Cathy Wurzer to talk about what to expect for the final stretch of the session and beyond.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Here's what you need to know about smoke this week in Minnesota

Here's what you need to know about smoke this week in Minnesota

The forecast has been mostly sunny this week, but the skies are looking pretty grey in some of the state. Why? Smoke! MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with MPR's chief meteorologist Paul Huttner to hear about that and other weather news for the week.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota small business report: Older entrepreneurs try their hand at brewing in Chisago City

Minnesota small business report: Older entrepreneurs try their hand at brewing in Chisago City

Earlier this month, the National Small Business Week awards ceremony for Minnesota was held at the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul. And a special award, the Encore Entrepreneur Award, went to the owners of Uncommon Loon Brewing Company in Chisago City. That award celebrates founders who stated a business after the age of 50.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Chris Farrell

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Minnesota-based company will pay $487M to settle kickback, fraud case

Minnesota-based company will pay $487M to settle kickback, fraud case

A federal judge in St. Paul has ordered a medical products company and its owner to pay $487 million to settle allegations that it defrauded Medicare.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota Senate and House pass $2.2 billion in new school funding

Minnesota Senate and House pass $2.2 billion in new school funding

Lawmakers in the Minnesota House and Senate voted to increase the amount the state contributes to the general education formula, plus new money for libraries, school support staff, menstrual products in school and changes in reading instruction. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Author Brian Selznick explores nature's point of view in the 500 pages of 'Big Tree'

Author Brian Selznick explores nature's point of view in the 500 pages of 'Big Tree'

Acclaimed novelist and storyteller Brian Selznick's new project is big — really big. It's a 550 page illustrated novel aimed at children of all ages detailing the life of a massive sycamore tree.
by Euan Kerr

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