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Photos: Minnesotans celebrate MLK Day

Photos: Minnesotans celebrate MLK Day

The state's 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts in St. Paul also celebrated women of color in science, technology, engineering and math.
by Christine T. Nguyen

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'Sold!' Auctioneers compete in Moorhead

'Sold!' Auctioneers compete in Moorhead

The Minnesota State Auctioneers Association is meeting in Moorhead, Minn., this week. Last night they named their new champion auctioneer.
by Dan Gunderson

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Flu season ramps up across Minnesota

Flu season ramps up across Minnesota

This year's strain of flu is milder and public health officials think more people have gotten vaccinated.
by John Enger

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How Germany got to 40 percent renewable electricity

How Germany got to 40 percent renewable electricity

Emissions are on pace to fall 62 percent from 1990 levels by 2050. That's an unthinkable greenhouse gas reduction pace here in the U.S. But in Germany, many say that's not fast enough.
by Paul Huttner

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Is the writing on the wall? Minn. to debate cursive in school

Is the writing on the wall? Minn. to debate cursive in school

A new bill before the Minnesota Legislature would require a state agency to write up a cursive curriculum, although school districts could decide whether to introduce it.
by Brian Bakst

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The title this director gave his parents' story? 'Cold War'

The title this director gave his parents' story? 'Cold War'

Pawel Pawlikowski grew up in the shadow of a tempestuous love affair. Naturally, he made it into a movie.
by Euan Kerr

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Art Hounds: Portraits of and by Native American youth

Art Hounds: Portraits of and by Native American youth

Plus, Art Hounds recommend a poetry reading performed to music, and "Something Elegant, Like This."
by Marianne Combs

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Target Foundation signals change in aid to nonprofits

Target Foundation signals change in aid to nonprofits

Arts and social service agencies in the Twin Cities are learning that the foundation may withdraw its support.
by Marianne Combs

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Future of marijuana legalization is hazy at State Capitol

Future of marijuana legalization is hazy at State Capitol

Supporters and opponents of recreational marijuana use disagreed loudly at the Capitol Wednesday and legislative leaders say they won't rush to pass legislation.
by Tim Pugmire

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Walz vows to keep programs afloat during federal shutdown

Walz vows to keep programs afloat during federal shutdown

DFL Gov. Tim Walz and legislators from both parties pledged to maintain services delivered in concert with the federal government despite a prolonged shutdown. But that doesn't mean the state will let Uncle Sam off the hook for the costs.
by Brian Bakst

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