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Bud Buck reported 'mass hysteria' at final broadcast of the Morning Show

Bud Buck reported 'mass hysteria' at final broadcast of the Morning Show

During the final broadcast of the Morning Show on MPR, correspondent Bud Buck, a character created by one of the show's hosts, desperately tried to use the occasion to launch his TV career.
by MPR News Staff

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Federal tax overhaul won't be easy, Minnesotans say

Federal tax overhaul won't be easy, Minnesotans say

President Trump and fellow Republicans in Washington say they'll aim for a vote on an ambitious tax overhaul by year's end. But in Minnesota, there are plenty of questions what, if anything, it means for taxpayers.
by Brian Bakst

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Walz's House seat won't be easy for DFLers to keep

Walz's House seat won't be easy for DFLers to keep

The wide-open race to replace DFL U.S. House Rep. Tim Walz features eight Democrats and only one Republican, so far. But the shifting political landscape in southern Minnesota favors the GOP, and voters are restless.
by Mark Steil

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Study: Rain and snow can transport chemicals to Minnesota's lakes, rivers

Study: Rain and snow can transport chemicals to Minnesota's lakes, rivers

A new study offers an explanation to why pharmaceuticals and other chemicals are found in remote Minnesota lakes. Research over the past decade has found drugs and chemicals like the insect repellent DEET are common in surface water.
by Dan Gunderson

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Art Hounds: Remembering Spirit Island

Art Hounds: Remembering Spirit Island

This week, the Art Hounds recommend a light-and-sound installation on the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, a performance piece inspired by the prophet Elijah, and a literary event in Rochester.
by Marianne Combs

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St. Paul tries free college prep for grads needing a boost

St. Paul tries free college prep for grads needing a boost

A St. Paul school known more for its GED classes has become a home for students getting ready to take on college but still needing some help.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Minn., N.D. governors seek common ground on flood control

Minn., N.D. governors seek common ground on flood control

Mark Dayton and Doug Burgum have spoken twice since a federal judge stopped construction of the $2.2 billion Red River diversion, and they're hoping to resolve the dispute together.
by Dan Gunderson

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Relax: Sitting at your desk job won't kill you

Relax: Sitting at your desk job won't kill you

Recent media reports suggesting that daily chair-sitting can be fatal lack crucial context, MPR News' regular medical analyst says.
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Booming wolf population puts wildlife experts on notice

Booming wolf population puts wildlife experts on notice

With Minnesota's wolf population estimated to be on the rise, some wildlife managers are concerned about these same wolves targeting domestic animals for food.
by John Enger

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3rd travel ban has grave consequences for MN Somalis

3rd travel ban has grave consequences for MN Somalis

Under the president's new order, Minnesota Somalis won't be able to sponsor their relatives overseas for green cards.
by Riham Feshir

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