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Can lieutenant gov. keep Senate seat? AG's view sets stage for suit

Can lieutenant gov. keep Senate seat? AG's view sets stage for suit

Attorney General Lori Swanson's opinion says there's a good legal case Michelle Fischbach can't remain a state senator if she moves into the lieutenant governor's job.
by Brian Bakst

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The industry of climate change denial, and a warm Alaskan winter

The industry of climate change denial, and a warm Alaskan winter

We're tackling climate change denial this week on Climate Cast. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talks to three expert researchers who study many facets of the so-called climate change denial industry. Plus, we'll hear on some extra warm temperatures in the northernmost city in the country.
by Paul Huttner

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The McNally Smith shutdown: 6 questions and answers on the school's finances

The McNally Smith shutdown: 6 questions and answers on the school's finances

The expected shutdown of the McNally Smith College of Music caught students, faculty, staff and many others by surprise, and has left them wondering about payrolls that haven't been met, advance tuition payments that have been made and other financial matters.
by Martin Moylan

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Tax changes will leave Minnesota lawmakers with a big job

Tax changes will leave Minnesota lawmakers with a big job

With final congressional action underway on a massive overhaul of the federal tax code, Minnesota lawmakers are beginning to look at ways to make similar changes here.
by Tim Pugmire

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Vikings clinch, so now what? 8 things to know

Vikings clinch, so now what? 8 things to know

The Minnesota Vikings are a lock for the NFL playoffs with a chance to be the first team to play a Super Bowl in its hometown. But lots of questions remain. We tried to answer a few.
by Phil Picardi

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The year of the superstorm, a 'net zero' home and how to pick a green car

The year of the superstorm, a 'net zero' home and how to pick a green car

This week on Climate Cast, MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner discusses 2017's extreme weather events, and we'll hear about what it's like to create a "net zero" home and how to choose a climate-friendly car.
by Paul Huttner

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St. Paul teachers want companies, nonprofits to pay more for schools

St. Paul teachers want companies, nonprofits to pay more for schools

The teachers union says tax breaks let the city's businesses and nonprofits avoid paying their fair share for schools. Union leaders want the school board to join them in ramping up the pressure. Some companies are not pleased.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Super Bowl surprises for North High School football team

Super Bowl surprises for North High School football team

The Minnesota Super Bowl host committee invited the team to join special activities -- and shocked their coach with free tickets to game.
by Brandt Williams

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