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Dayton names Natalie Hudson to state Supreme Court
Hudson, who has been serving on the state Appeals Court since 2002, becomes the second African-American woman appointed to the Supreme Court.
Walker uses MN visit to outline health care overhaul
With a proposal that he describes as "big and bold," the Wisconsin governor hopes to be heard above the crowded GOP presidential field.
Hallberg's Picture of Health: Rising drug prices
If you've noticed you're paying more for prescription drugs, you're not alone. A new poll found that one-third of people surveyed were paying an average of $39 above the usual cost for their prescriptions.
Mpls. officials work to dampen distrust of tap water
On a tour of the water plant, Hmong visitors were impressed to learn that tap water is just as safe and tastes as good as the water they buy in a store. And it is much, much cheaper.
Clearing the way to replace St. Paul's overflowing homeless shelter
The two-phase project aims to become the largest project to house the homeless in Minnesota history.
Two attorneys will investigate Norwood Teague's resignation amid complaints the ex-athletics director sexually harassed coworkers. Also, University President Eric Kaler retreated on comments he made after Teague quit.
Minnesota bear research finds drones, wildlife may not fly
Drones are increasingly used in wildlife research. But a new study done in Minnesota cautions drone use might be stressing animals exposed to the noisy aircraft.
Art Hounds: A tribute to the prairie
This week the Art Hounds take us to a mural in Minneapolis, a film score fest in St. Paul and an artistic tribute to the prairie in Morris.
Feds say Lyme disease vastly underreported; local experts skeptical
Minnesota is known to be one of the hot spots for Lyme disease. The number of cases has quadrupled over the past two decades to around 1,000 a year.
Hodges: Minneapolis can spend more, keep property taxes in check
Mayor Betsy Hodges' 2016 budget proposal includes millions of dollars in new spending on everything from affordable housing to public art, but she says most homeowners won't see a property tax hike.