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What the EPA's plan to regulate 'forever chemicals' means for Minnesota

What the EPA's plan to regulate 'forever chemicals' means for Minnesota

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has an ambitious strategy to deal with PFAS — human-made “forever chemicals” that have polluted public drinking water supplies and accumulated in fish and wildlife. The plan is expected to bolster efforts already underway in Minnesota to deal with the contaminants.
by Kirsti Marohn

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MPD is looking for a new early intervention program — have they gotten any better?

MPD is looking for a new early intervention program — have they gotten any better?

The city of Minneapolis will soon be shopping for new early intervention software for police. The programs are designed to identify officers who are struggling before misconduct arises. They're also not new; they've been around since the 1980s and have often been criticized as ineffective.
by Steven John, Megan Burks and Matt Mikus

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Q&A: Minneapolis mayoral candidate AJ Awed

Q&A: Minneapolis mayoral candidate AJ Awed

Host Cathy Wurzer interviews Minneapolis mayoral candidate AJ Awed to explore his views on the biggest issues facing the city. 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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How a north Minneapolis nonprofit is building strong neighborhoods

How a north Minneapolis nonprofit is building strong neighborhoods

Adair Mosley joined Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer to talk about how his organization is trying to keep the feel and affordability in north Minneapolis, where the city just approved a plan to redevelop 48-acres of riverfront property.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ariana Rosas

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History Theatre play 'Not in Our Neighborhood' shines light on a dark St. Paul story

History Theatre play 'Not in Our Neighborhood' shines light on a dark St. Paul story

In the 1920s, a Black couple tried to buy their dream home in an all-white neighborhood in St. Paul. They were not welcomed, but intimidated, harassed and threatened. Their story is being told on stage at the History Theatre in St. Paul through Oct. 24.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota traveling nurse returns home after grueling year fighting pandemic

Minnesota traveling nurse returns home after grueling year fighting pandemic

The current COVID-19 surge has stretched staffing at Minnesota hospitals to the thinnest margins since the start of the pandemic, with ICU capacity hitting an all-time low. To cope, many hospitals are turning to traveling nurses. Kirstin Wilson is one such professional. She spoke with MPR News guest host Steven John.
by Steven John, Megan Burks and Matt Mikus

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Walz is running again. And parents are eager for kids’ vaccines.

Walz is running again. And parents are eager for kids’ vaccines.

The top Minnesota stories for Tuesday, Oct. 19: Gov. Tim Walz is running again in 2022, and parents are weary while anticipating COVID-19 vaccine approval for kids ages 5-11.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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