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Col. Eric Kerska reflects as retirement nears

Col. Eric Kerska reflects as retirement nears

Col. Eric Kerska is looking at retirement from the Army National Guard as chief of staff of the 34th Infantry Division.

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Schools press voters for building cash as all-day kindergartens bulge

Schools press voters for building cash as all-day kindergartens bulge

The Legislature's funding of all-day kindergarten means more students spending the entire day in school. Some districts say they've run out of space for them.
by Tim Post

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Why is Anoka the 'Halloween Capital?'

Why is Anoka the 'Halloween Capital?'

Anoka resident and author Roxy Orcutt says it has to do with mischievous children, cows and a few upset townsfolk.

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Negative ads propel, repel votes in tight 8th District race

Negative ads propel, repel votes in tight 8th District race

In the 8th District, Democratic U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan and Republican Stewart Mills have been targeted by television ads largely funded by groups that are not connected to the campaigns.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Prosecutors oppose new trial in 1980s MN serial murder case

Prosecutors oppose new trial in 1980s MN serial murder case

Billy Glaze, convicted of murdering three women, doesn't deserve a new trial despite recent DNA evidence, prosecutors say. A Hennepin County judge will have the final say.
by Trisha Volpe

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Shaver and Rapp on what could change before the election

Shaver and Rapp on what could change before the election

Political commentators Maureen Shaver and Todd Rapp discuss which races to watch and what's at stake for Democrats if they lose their Minnesota House majority.
by Tom Crann

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For Collin Peterson, campaigns are no longer a cakewalk

For Collin Peterson, campaigns are no longer a cakewalk

For years, Democratic U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson has easily won re-election. This year, he has a strong challenge from Republican state Sen. Torrey Westrom in an expanded district.
by Brett Neely

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Investors eye site near Mpls. Farmers Market for MLS soccer stadium

Investors eye site near Mpls. Farmers Market for MLS soccer stadium

A group led by ex-UnitedHealth Group CEO Bill McGuire is intensifying the competition with the Minnesota Vikings to win a Major League Soccer franchise in Minneapolis.
by Tim Nelson and Nick Halter and Sam Black, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

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Using lessons from deployment as a student

Using lessons from deployment as a student

Vanessa Perbish was deployed for ten months to Iraq as a medic and is now studying global health.
by MPR News Staff

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Young teachers need mentoring to thrive, survive

Young teachers need mentoring to thrive, survive

A third of Minnesota's new teachers leave the profession within the first five years. Some districts and college teacher preparation programs are working to give them support.
by Tim Post

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