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Political zombie: Special session in limbo as talks go nowhere

Political zombie: Special session in limbo as talks go nowhere

Legislative leaders and Gov. Mark Dayton failed to agree Tuesday on a plan to bring lawmakers back to pass public works and tax legislation. At this point, a special session remains neither dead nor alive.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota No. 1 again in child well-being, but gaps still troubling

For the second consecutive year, Minnesota is first in the nation for overall child well-being, according to the Kids Count Data Book. The state, though, has a long way to go in closing racial disparities.
by Manda Lillie

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Green Line boosters say light rail fueled job growth, housing

Green Line boosters say light rail fueled job growth, housing

More than a dozen nonprofits that worked to shape the project issued a final report card Friday and celebrated what they said were some notable success.
by Tim Nelson

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Franklin Graham urges Minnesota Christians to run locally

Franklin Graham urges Minnesota Christians to run locally

More than 2,000 people packed the state Capitol lawn Thursday to hear the Rev. Franklin Graham encourage evangelical Christians to "put God back into the political picture of the United States of America."
by Peter Cox

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A biodiversity road trip to the headwaters - and a really big bog

A biodiversity road trip to the headwaters - and a really big bog

One of the best ways to see the place where the continent's four major biomes converge is on a road trip to Itasca State Park and the Big Bog. Even better: Exploring the region with a guide to the plants on the way.
by William Lager

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Art Hounds: War, peace and cabaret

Art Hounds: War, peace and cabaret

This week on Art Hounds: Good vs. evil, the sacred and the sensual.
by Marianne Combs

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Job market increasingly favors workers

Job market increasingly favors workers

As wages rise and competition increases for some workers, employers struggle to find people.
by Martin Moylan

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Nicollet Mall ready for disruptive, $50M makeover

Nicollet Mall ready for disruptive, $50M makeover

Leaders kicked off construction of the mall's new design on Wednesday. The 12-block project will update sidewalks and streetlights, as well as add trees, a place for art and an LED light display.
by Tim Nelson

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New killings, same question: What to do about guns?

New killings, same question: What to do about guns?

Calls for assault gun bans are rising again in the wake of the Orlando club killings. Gun advocates and industry watchers say a ban won't cut crime and may boost profits for gun makers.
by Brandt Williams

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St. Paul school board 'exploring options' for Silva's exit

St. Paul school board 'exploring options' for Silva's exit

The St. Paul school board said Wednesday it's talking with Superintendent Valeria Silva about a possible agreement that would have her step down as the district's top executive.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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