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Minn. Trump supporters say they trust him on the economy

Minn. Trump supporters say they trust him on the economy

As Republicans gather remotely for the first night of their national convention, we checked back with some Minnesotans who voted for Trump four years ago to see how they think he's done as president. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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Aug. 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases steady as U of M delays on-campus classes

Aug. 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases steady as U of M delays on-campus classes

Minnesota’s COVID-19 case numbers continued their climb Monday, as the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents approved a proposal to delay in-person classes for some of its campuses.
by MPR News Staff, Catharine Richert and Peter Cox

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Senate showdown begins over commerce commissioner

Senate showdown begins over commerce commissioner

Minnesota Department of Commerce Commissioner Steve Kelley defended his job performance during a Senate hearing Friday, with Republicans signaling that he is in trouble.
by Tim Pugmire

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Aug. 21 update on COVID-19: 15 cases tied to Sturgis, more expected

Aug. 21 update on COVID-19: 15 cases tied to Sturgis, more expected

State health officials have worried for weeks about Minnesotans carrying COVID-19 back from the massive motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D. On Friday, they confirmed that Sturgis cases are surfacing, with one person hospitalized.
by MPR News Staff

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U of M students brace for change when classes resume

U of M students brace for change when classes resume

As University of Minnesota students prepare for classes to begin in a couple of weeks, they know they are able to plan for only so much. Already some higher education institutions have had to abruptly stop in-person classes because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
by Peter Cox

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Can the Midwest expect more derechos as the climate changes?

Can the Midwest expect more derechos as the climate changes?

Climate change is expected to increase the number of hot, humid days in the Midwest. But will the heat and humidity, which are key components of derechos, translate into more of the destructive windstorms?
by Paul Huttner

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Art Hounds: Escape from puzzle rooms; stream a play about microaggressions and 'Minnesota Nice'

Art Hounds: Escape from puzzle rooms; stream a play about microaggressions and 'Minnesota Nice'

Microaggressions and “Minnesota Nice” in a streamed stage production, an outdoor multimedia show at Jungle Theater and virtual escape rooms are all on the list recommended by this week’s Art Hounds.
by Emily Bright

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Mpls. theater — home to nonbinary artists — to close after 15 years

Mpls. theater — home to nonbinary artists — to close after 15 years

Over the past fourteen years, 20% Theatre Company has provided a home for transgender and gender nonconforming artists to create and perform new work. Artists say it’s changed the Twin Cities theater scene in the process.
by Marianne Combs

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