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Minnesota, Finland agree to team up on climate change

Minnesota, Finland agree to team up on climate change

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed a letter of understanding with Finland, pledging to encourage the state's agencies, universities and businesses to collaborate with Finland on sustainable technology.
by Paul Huttner

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The end of bias: Is it possible?

The end of bias: Is it possible?

Host Angela Davis spoke with Minneapolis author Jessica Nordell about her new book exploring how bias shows up in our schools, workplaces and every part of life. And, if bias is a habit, can we unlearn it?
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Q&A: Minneapolis Mayor and candidate Jacob Frey

Q&A: Minneapolis Mayor and candidate Jacob Frey

Host Cathy Wurzer speaks with five of the leading candidates in Minneapolis’ mayoral race about their views and their plans. On Thursday, it was Mayor Jacob Frey’s turn. It’s part of a series of mayoral candidate interviews on Minnesota Now, a new weekly noon show on MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor resentenced to 5 years in killing of Justine Ruszczyk

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor resentenced to 5 years in killing of Justine Ruszczyk

A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 in 2017 was resentenced on Thursday to nearly five years in prison. A Hennepin County judge imposed the maximum sentence allowed for second-degree manslaughter.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Federal plan to study environmental impacts of mining near BWCA draws praise, scorn

Federal plan to study environmental impacts of mining near BWCA draws praise, scorn

Opponents of copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters are cheering a decision from the Biden administration that could lead to a 20-year mining moratorium in the region. But supporters of the proposed Twin Metals mine near Ely say it threatens a chance to cash in on a rich treasure trove of valuable metals.
by Dan Kraker

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Ex-cop Noor set for June release after resentence in Ruszczyk killing

Ex-cop Noor set for June release after resentence in Ruszczyk killing

With his murder conviction overturned in the killing of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk, ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor was resentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for manslaughter, less than half his original sentence.
by Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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Art Hounds: A dose of natural beauty, a pinch of Halloween horror

Art Hounds: A dose of natural beauty, a pinch of Halloween horror

Wildlife photographer Dudley Edmondson captures the beauty of northern Minnesota’s waters. Art Hounds also recommend two one-act shows running through Halloween which make audiences question reality.
by Emily Bright

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