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Born during COVID, starting school now: The challenges facing this year’s kindergarten class

Born during COVID, starting school now: The challenges facing this year’s kindergarten class

They’re five years old and full of surprises — children born during the first months of the pandemic are starting kindergarten! MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the challenges they may face and how schools and parents can help them thrive.  
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Across northern Minnesota’s pristine lake country, mercury contamination is growing

Across northern Minnesota’s pristine lake country, mercury contamination is growing

Northern Minnesota's waters and wetlands offer ideal conditions for toxic mercury to thrive. It's a decadeslong problem that's slowly worsening. Experiments at the U using bioengineered minnows show promise, but there’s no easy fix.
by Dan Kraker

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'Zero guardrails': Inside the alleged fraud at DHS housing stabilization program

'Zero guardrails': Inside the alleged fraud at DHS housing stabilization program

A KARE 11 investigation exposed questionable billing practices within the Medicaid-backed program that was meant to help the elderly and people with disabilities find and maintain housing.
by Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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After a week of smoke, a look at Canada's approach to fighting wildfires differently

After a week of smoke, a look at Canada's approach to fighting wildfires differently

Minnesota saw a record-breaking six-day air quality alert due to wildfires burning in Canada sending smoke into the skies. Canada is seeing one of it’s worst wildfire seasons on record.
by Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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