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November 17, 2017 3:43 PM

With Franken's star dimmed, Democrats stand to lose major fundraiser

Sen. Al Franken has raised millions on behalf of candidates around the country over the years. And he has been a tireless campaigner for Minnesota Democrats.

by Mark Zdechlik

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November 16, 2017 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Regal portraits, radio theater and Latin film

The Art Hounds recommend "The Blacker the Berry," Duluth's "Take It With You" and a four-day film festival.

by Marianne Combs

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November 15, 2017 4:41 PM

Appetites: Reviewer tracks down wacky snacks

Swedish Fish Oreo Cookies? Snickers Espresso? When companies push, sometimes odd, new flavors you might be intrigued, but hesitant to try them out. That's where Ben Passer comes in.

by MPR News Staff

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November 15, 2017 3:47 PM

Dayton apologizes for ongoing licensing problems

The governor's apology came as lawmakers grilled state officials about why there are still problems with the new system to renew license plates, tabs, titles and registrations.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 15, 2017 12:15 PM

Masters of ancient Indian music to bring songs of spiritual devotion to Minn.

The poetry of Sufi mystics comes to life in songs that can last a quarter of an hour or longer.

by Euan Kerr

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November 15, 2017 4:00 AM

Ground Level: On immigration issues, Minnesota shows deep divides

Our survey shows that urban people are more likely to have positive attitudes toward immigrants and refugees.

by Riham Feshir and Kirsti Marohn

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November 14, 2017 6:40 PM

Half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure in new guidelines

High pressure, which for decades has been a top reading of at least 140 or a bottom one of 90, drops to 130 over 80 in advice announced Monday by a dozen medical groups. The change means an additional 14 percent of U.S. adults have the problem.

by The Associated Press

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November 14, 2017 5:04 PM

MN Capitol staffer: Sen. Schoen sent me a sexually explicit image

A Senate staff member Tuesday filed a formal human resources complaint over a Snapchat image of male genitals that she said Sen. Dan Schoen sent her in 2015. His lawyer denies it.

by Brian Bakst

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November 14, 2017 1:00 PM

Ground Level: Unfit to print? Minnesotans deeply skeptical of mainstream media

It's not just President Trump at war with the media. Most Minnesotans don't trust mainstream news coverage. That's a key finding from Ground Level, a new MPR News project using public opinion surveys to guide reporting.

by Dan Kraker