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Federal crackdown continues as violent crime ebbs

Federal crackdown continues as violent crime ebbs

Minneapolis reported significantly fewer homicides and carjackings last year after a big spike in 2021. Federal authorities continue to push forward with an initiative targeting violent crime, which Minnesota U.S. Attorney Andy Luger announced in May.
by Matt Sepic

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MN House panel weighs driver's licenses for unauthorized immigrants

MN House panel weighs driver's licenses for unauthorized immigrants

House members will hear a bill on Tuesday that would allow Minnesotans lacking permanent legal status here to get a driver's license. “It is critical to our economy to get this passed,” one advocate tells MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas

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Minnesota National Guard Major Katie Lunning honored with highest award for aerial achievement

Minnesota National Guard Major Katie Lunning honored with highest award for aerial achievement

Air Force Major Katie Lunning was in Kabul, Afghanistan last year as part of the largest evacuation airlift in U.S. military history. Over the weekend, she was awarded the highest medal awarded for aerial achievement.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Ask a science teacher with Jill Jensen

Ask a science teacher with Jill Jensen

Listen in for news about transparent frogs, snow on Mars and a lynx population in Minnesota update.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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How to spot modern scam techniques, from fake remote jobs to check fraud

How to spot modern scam techniques, from fake remote jobs to check fraud

Scams are getting harder to spot, and more young adults are becoming victims. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how you can identify the latest scams from fake checks to fake jobs.
by Angela Davis, Matthew Alvarez and Nicole Johnson

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MN Legislature charges ahead on quick-strike bills

MN Legislature charges ahead on quick-strike bills

The oaths, introductions and organizing are done in the Minnesota Legislature. Now lawmakers are moving ahead with decisions that will set the state’s direction for years to come. 
by Brian Bakst

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Artistry in crisis: Arts organization struggles to recover from financial shortfall

Artistry in crisis: Arts organization struggles to recover from financial shortfall

A Bloomington arts organization is trying to continue with the help of the city council, but its future looks tenuous after a financial meltdown that has ripple effects in the theater community and among patrons.
by Jacob Aloi

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Seeley: Lots of snow this week, but still short of record depth

According to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, the 15 or so inches on the ground this week is nothing compared to January 23, 1982 – when snow depth in the metro measured 38 inches.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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