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Pfizer COVID-19 boosters: What you need to know
People 65 and older and those with underlying health conditions have been approved to get an extra shot of the Pfizer vaccine, as have people in certain jobs, like health care. The booster rollout comes as the highly contagious delta variant spreads across the United States.
Survey: Minnesotans of color less likely to believe schools offer equal opportunities
A new survey finds 15 percent of respondents who are Black say Minnesota K-12 schools offer their students the same education as white children. But 48 percent of white respondents said the opportunities are the same regardless of race or ethnicity.
Pickleball for all: How to join the latest Twin Cities sports craze
Cities across the metro are adding pickleball courts to their parks. And at least one company is looking to make some money on the trend, opening an indoor pickleball facility with food and drinks.
Appetites: The connection between Iran and tea
On this week’s Appetites, MPR News host Tom Crann was joined by Ghazaleh Dadres, a board member with the Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective, who shared how the art of drinking tea has played a role in her life as an Iranian.
Watershed managers keep your basement from flooding — extreme weather swings are making it harder
Changing rainfall patterns and more extreme weather swings have made water managers’ jobs difficult. They moderate lake and creek levels to prevent flooding and pollution.
Minnesota farmers tap technology to conserve water in drought
It's been a tough year to be a Minnesota farmer trying to keep crops alive during the worst drought in decades. But many are using new tools and research to be smarter and more efficient about how much water they use, and when.
Art Hounds recommend solo dance videos, architecture tours and opera outdoors
“What’s Out There Weekend” offers walking tours to explore the culture and design of public spaces in the Twin Cities, Opera Afuera fills Allianz Field with music by Latino artists and the McKnight dance fellows premiere their solo dance videos.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Since 1886, Latinos have continued to increase presence in Minnesota
The first Latino to permanently make Minnesota his home did so in 1886. Luis Garzon was a 19-year-old oboe player when he arrived with an orchestra from Mexico. He stayed and helped build a vibrant community.
Software that monitored Mpls. students' online activity sparks concerns
Minneapolis online classrooms had a new visitor over the past year: Gaggle. Reporter Mark Keierleber spoke with MPR News about the new AI system that Minneapolis Public Schools implemented to watch for students that may be in crisis.
Moorhead using cadet program to diversify police force
The Moorhead police department has struggled to recruit a more diverse force. The police chief is turning to a new cadet program designed to identify and train students who might grow into a career as police officers.