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Art Hounds: Grand Rapids show celebrates ‘keystone’ creatures in our environment

Art Hounds: Grand Rapids show celebrates ‘keystone’ creatures in our environment

The “Keystone Characters” created by Layl McDill range in size from massive and tiny in her exhibit at the MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids. Plus, two Twin Cities dance theater companies have shows. Collide Theatrical Dance Company’s “SKOL!” tells the story of a female Viking warrior, and Out on a Limb Dance Theater Company and School perform a new adaptation of Dr. Dolittle.
by Emily Bright

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Testimony begins in sex trafficking trial of GOP fundraiser, Anton Lazzaro

Testimony begins in sex trafficking trial of GOP fundraiser, Anton Lazzaro

An alleged victim of top Minnesota Republican Party donor Tony Lazzaro testified in federal court Wednesday that Lazzaro paid her for sex after connecting with her on social media.
by Matt Sepic

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Appetites: Move over southern food, what is northern food?

Appetites: Move over southern food, what is northern food?

Tater tot hotdish? State fair cheese curds? Snickers salad? While these are some Minnesota staples, it’s hard to define what “northern food” is exactly. Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl has been trying to answer this question and explores it in a new article with Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine. She spoke with All Things Considered host Tom Crann about it.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Sam Stroozas

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U seeks state help with tuition shortfall, potential merger fallout

U seeks state help with tuition shortfall, potential merger fallout

The University of Minnesota is calling on the Legislature to help it offset a tuition shortfall and potentially buy health facilities it currently operates with Fairview Health Services ahead of a proposed merger with Sanford Health.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Planning your next vacation? Try these Minnesota day trips

Planning your next vacation? Try these Minnesota day trips

Have you been dreaming about your next vacation? There are plenty of day trips and staycations you can take right here in Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two journalists about their favorite hidden gems for travel in and around Minnesota and how to plan a short getaway.
by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier, Samantha Matsumoto and Nicole Johnson

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'Reconnecting with the human': Minnesota podcast tackles humanity, womanhood and Islam

'Reconnecting with the human': Minnesota podcast tackles humanity, womanhood and Islam

As Ramadan approaches, observers ready themselves to pray, reflect and spend time with loved ones. The Digital Sisterhood podcast created in Woodbury, Minn., hopes to do just that.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Amy Felegy

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Residents wonder why Monticello nuclear plant didn't mention radioactive water leak earlier

Residents wonder why Monticello nuclear plant didn't mention radioactive water leak earlier

On Wednesday evening, there will be a public meeting in Monticello on whether to extend the license of the nuclear plant in that city. On March 16, state officials said 400,000 gallons of radioactive water had leaked from a nuclear power plant in the city of Monticello back in November 2022.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kirsti Marohn

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