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Amid avian flu outbreak, activists decry poultry-killing methods
How to quickly destroy thousands of chickens or turkeys exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza is an unpleasant problem. Here’s a closer look at how it’s done in Minnesota.
MPR News host Twila Dang hosted this virtual discussion exploring some of the meaningful and culturally specific ways environmental justice is being addressed in our state.
Tentative deal at Capitol on hero pay, unemployment fund
Legislative leaders said Thursday they have an agreement on two spending issues that they’ve been stuck on for months–bonuses for frontline pandemic workers and a fix for a depleted trust fund that will prevent tax increases for businesses. 
Rochester's Destination Medical Center plan moved ahead despite challenges
In spite of the pandemic, much-anticipated construction in the heart of Rochester is chugging along. But even as new spaces for restaurants, shops and other amenities are built as part of a yearslong transformation of the city, some remain conspicuously vacant.
When doctors dismiss concerns of women and people of color, what can we do about it?
Women and people of color are more likely to have their symptoms dismissed by health care providers, according to multiple studies. On Wednesday, guest host Chris Farrell spoke with medical experts about why it happens and how to respond.
From the archives: Theologian Jemar Tisby on how the American church should grapple with racism
Theologian Christena Cleveland’s new book, “God is a Black Woman,” explores how the Black, sacred feminine transformed her faith. A conversation about her pilgrimage is coming up on Friday. To whet your appetite, we’ve pulled a discussion MPR News host Kerri Miller had with Jemar Tisby in 2021. They talked about white American Christians’ complicity in racism.
Coal capital Becker could be home to state’s largest solar project
Xcel Energy is proposing a 460-megawatt solar project to replace some of the electricity produced by the Sherco coal plant, which will shut down by 2030.
In upbeat Capitol speech, Walz spotlights ‘unfinished business’
As Minnesota moves into a post-pandemic mindset, Gov. Tim Walz urged the Legislature to solve urgent issues and position the state to reach long-term goals. His State of the State speech comes with one month left in the 2022 session.
For Earth Day, University of Minnesota Morris professor collects 'Prayers for a Feverish Planet'
University of Minnesota Morris professor Ann DuHamel put out a call for compositions inspired by climate change. She received more than 170 pieces from musicians in 35 countries and will perform some of them this weekend.