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For Dayton, Democrats as big a hurdle as Republicans
Dayton needs to negotiate the differences between Democrats who disagree on big issues in the bills he vetoed. They expose an urban-rural divide in his party.
DNR researchers hope iFish app nets loads of data
DNR researchers have relied on time-consuming and expensive surveys to compile that information. But they are rethinking that approach in favor of the nearly ubiquitous smartphone.
Appetites: 5 things to know about fermentation
It's an age-old food preservation method that many people may not know much about. But fermented food products are all around you.
Dayton, Daudt talk nice but no deal on Minnesota budget
"Cordial" discussions brought no agreements Tuesday on three vetoed budget bills, the governor and Republican speaker said. A deal is needed by June 30 to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Advocates to push immigrant driver's license bill in special session
The DFL-led Minnesota Senate approved a bipartisan bill that would make it possible for unauthorized immigrants to get driver's licenses, but it got stuck in the GOP-controlled House.
DNR readies stiff fines for farmers caught illegally pumping water
Hoping to protect Minnesota's groundwater amid an irrigation boom, officials this season will have new power to levy up to $20,000 fines without going to court. Enforcement begins next month.
Hallberg's Picture of Health: Measuring health care
The Institute of Medicine wants to streamline the measures we use to assess health care in the United States.
Minnesota terror suspect deemed flight risk, held for trial
Abdirahman Daud is accused of trying to fight for ISIS in Syria. His lawyer talked in court about the long history of Americans going overseas to fight for causes.
To save moose, coalition spends millions on habitat
Government agencies, tribes and nonprofit groups are spending millions to plant trees and restore forests in northeast Minnesota so moose will have the food and shelter they need to survive.