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How to make high school more interesting? Here's an idea

How to make high school more interesting? Here's an idea

Programs are developing ways to help students get hands-on experience and a better shot at jobs or internships after school.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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A full Cabinet: The commissioners behind the Walz administration

A full Cabinet: The commissioners behind the Walz administration

Gov. Tim Walz has made his final pick to fill out his Cabinet with Tarek Tomes to head the Minnesota IT Services. Here's a look at all the members of the governor's administration leaders.
by Matt Mikus

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Minnesotans show faith for future of Notre Dame in Paris

Minnesotans show faith for future of Notre Dame in Paris

As France vowed to restore the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Minnesotans gathered at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis on Tuesday to pray and reflect on the cathedral and the many manifestations of their faith.
by Tim Nelson

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Walz names Tarek Tomes to head troubled state IT department

Walz names Tarek Tomes to head troubled state IT department

Tomes will take over an agency constantly battling cybersecurity threats against state computer systems and struggling to recover from the failed rollout of the MNLARS vehicle licensing system.
by Tim Pugmire

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In Minnesota, Trump talks up tax law, strong economy

In Minnesota, Trump talks up tax law, strong economy

President Trump was at a Burnsville business Monday promoting the Republican tax law that took effect last year and taking credit for the strong economy.
by Mark Zdechlik and Associated Press

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Southern MN picking up the pieces after wild April blizzard

Southern MN picking up the pieces after wild April blizzard

Tiny Kiester, Minn., got its butt kicked by this week's storm, but the town's making do. Across southern Minnesota, it will take several days to replace hundreds of downed power poles and restore all electrical service.
by Dan Gunderson

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A look at Minnesota farming in 7 charts

A look at Minnesota farming in 7 charts

Minnesota remains one of the country's top agricultural states, even as the number of farms continues to decline, according to new data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
by Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar and Jiwon Choi

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Federal judge says no to oil, gas emissions in Wyoming

A federal judge in Wyoming has denied oil and gas leases in Wyoming because they failed to adequately consider impacts from climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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36 years of shining a light on Split Rock's history comes to an end

36 years of shining a light on Split Rock's history comes to an end

Lee Radzak, who will retire Friday after 36 years at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse on Lake Superior's North Shore, might argue there are few jobs that people misconceive more than lighthouse keeper.
by Euan Kerr

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