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To prevent spread of chronic wasting disease, DNR temporarily halts movement of farmed deer
In response to what Commissioner Sarah Strommen called a concerning outbreak of chronic wasting disease in the northern part of the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has imposed a statewide ban on the movement of farmed white-tailed deer Tuesday and through the end of July. 
Friendship, health, community: Twin Cities Latino cyclists on a roll
Latino Social Biking is a Twin Cities group helping Latino people connect, get healthy and get past the isolation and sedentary influences of the pandemic. MPR News recently tagged along for a ride.
'Our city was creating a revolution': Minneapolis students capture tumultuous senior year with mural
After spending much of their senior year learning online, students in South High School’s “voices” class are working together in person on a mural that will be installed on campus for future classes to see.
Now better trained and resourced, Minneapolis violence interrupters to hit streets next month
The Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention piloted its violence interrupter model late last year. Now, after investing additional training and resources into the initiative, seven teams of interrupters will begin working in the coming weeks to reduce violence.
In their own words: Three Black Minnesota officers reflect on race and policing
There are around 12,000 peace officers in Minnesota. About 250 of the officers are Black, according to the National Black Police Association’s Minnesota Chapter. MPR News spoke with three members of the organization as they reflected on race and policing, one year after the killing of George Floyd.
Refurbished wind turbine powers homes — and learning in Chaska
It travelled some 1,800 miles from Palm Springs, California. Now the wind turbine near Pioneer Ridge Middle School in Chaska, Minnesota, is offering affordable electricity to nearby homes, as well as learning opportunities to the area’s schoolchildren.
Art Hounds recommend art that heals
The Art Hounds suggest a physician’s paintings that contemplate transformation and healing in Granite Falls, Minn. Also this week, a high-energy dance production by Collide Theatrical Dance Co. aims to take the stigma out of mental health conditions. Plus, the improv soap opera “Duluth” draws an international cast with an iconic Minnesota backdrop.
Want a state parks pass with that COVID vaccine? Walz unveils incentive program
The perks — including park passes, fishing licenses and tickets to the Minnesota State Fair — will be available to 100,000 people who get their first vaccine dose between now and the end of June.
Fargo-Moorhead diversion project construction picks up pace
It will take six more years of work to complete the massive project, which will divert water around the Fargo-Moorhead area when the river floods.