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Police body cameras reveal Minnesota life laid bare

Police body cameras reveal Minnesota life laid bare

Advocates hope body cameras will improve police accountability. But the cameras also record people at their most vulnerable. As lawmakers weigh policy changes, here's a look at what cops see daily.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Iowa water official: Farm nitrates should be regulated

Iowa water official: Farm nitrates should be regulated

Des Moines Water Works CEO Bill Stowe said nitrates are a growing problem. Faced with paying for technology that can remove nitrates, Des Moines is suing over agricultural drainage.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Walleye worries dart just below the surface on eve of fishing opener

Walleye worries dart just below the surface on eve of fishing opener

Walleyes remain the prized catch of Minnesota anglers. But concerns over invasive species and the fishery's long-term health are clouding this year's fishing season, which opens Saturday.
by Dan Kraker

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Art Hounds: Electric women and a vampire rabbit

Art Hounds: Electric women and a vampire rabbit

The Art Hounds recommend Victoire, Glasser, and Noveller at the Walker, Indian classical music in Rochester and Bunnicula in Anoka.
by Marianne Combs

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Critics object to Minneapolis laws against spitting and lurking

Critics object to Minneapolis laws against spitting and lurking

The city's police union contends the ordinances are legitimate law enforcement tools that can help thwart more serious crime. But critics say they're used to target people of color.
by Brandt Williams

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Minnesota drinking water threatened by nitrates

Minnesota drinking water threatened by nitrates

The Minnesota Department of Health's annual report on drinking water quality warns that nitrate contamination could affect public health. Gov. Mark Dayton called for action.
by Tim Pugmire

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Hallberg's Picture of Health: Good riddance to Rubella

Hallberg's Picture of Health: Good riddance to Rubella

According to global health authorities, Rubella, also known as German Measles, has been eliminated from the Americas.

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Iron Range hospital finds new life with Essentia in charge

Iron Range hospital finds new life with Essentia in charge

The taxpayer-owned Virginia Regional Medical Center was struggling financially when Essentia Health took over the operation. Even skeptics say Essentia's made things better, though concerns remain.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Capitol leaders ready for high-stakes budget poker

Capitol leaders ready for high-stakes budget poker

Top GOP and DFL lawmakers are deeply divided on a budget deal despite a huge surplus. As a crucial deadline approaches, the specter of a shutdown looms.
by Tom Scheck

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