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Gillette children's hospital celebrates 120 years of 'can'

Gillette children's hospital celebrates 120 years of 'can'

The Minnesota Legislature created Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare in 1897, the nation's first hospital for children with disabilities.
by Emma Sapong

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Years later, Petters' fraud case stirs new legal ripples

Years later, Petters' fraud case stirs new legal ripples

Charities facing claims over investment earnings from securities tied to white collar fraudster Tom Petters are looking to the Legislature for protection. A court receiver says other victims would lose out.
by Brian Bakst

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Podcast 'In the Dark' wins Peabody award

Podcast 'In the Dark' wins Peabody award

The podcast that explored the investigation into the disappearance of Jacob Wetterling has won one of the most prestigious awards in broadcasting.
by Nancy Lebens

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Crow Wing County law enforcement vying for drone funding

Supporters say the drones can better find missing people while saving the state money. But they're also preparing for pushback from those who fear drones could invade privacy.
by John Enger

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Taking thyroid meds? You might just be tired

A new study has found that a commonly prescribed drug for hypothyroidism symptoms isn't effective.
by MPR News Staff

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Iowa farmers won water pollution court fight; water still polluted

Iowa farmers won water pollution court fight; water still polluted

The Des Moines Water Works went to court to force farmers to pay the costs of cleaning the city's drinking water. A federal judge recently tossed the case but left a vital question unanswered.
by Mark Steil

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Roots of tension: race, hair, competition and black beauty stores

Roots of tension: race, hair, competition and black beauty stores

A Minnesota entrepreneur discovers that opening a beauty supply business means navigating a multibillion-dollar industry for black hair products that's run largely from Asia and doesn't cede power without a fight.
by Emma Sapong

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Mpls. council panel OKs plan to cover some Super Bowl costs

Mpls. council panel OKs plan to cover some Super Bowl costs

Security takes the biggest share of the total excess cost to the city estimated at $5 million. The Super Bowl Host Committee says donations will cover it.
by Tim Nelson

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