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Art Hounds recommend one-act plays, two generations of artists and art of the fjords

Art Hounds recommend one-act plays, two generations of artists and art of the fjords

Art Hounds recommend Theatre Du Mississippi’s One Act Play Festival, “Reflections and Conversations: Monica Rudquist and Jerry Rudquist” and the exhibit “Sund: Notes from the Sea.”
by Emily Bright

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‘Our voices weren’t listened to’: Republicans now atop Minnesota House aim to redo DFL-passed laws

‘Our voices weren’t listened to’: Republicans now atop Minnesota House aim to redo DFL-passed laws

At the helm in the Minnesota House, Republicans are re-airing their grievances with policies passed under full DFL control, though it's unclear that their proposed changes can make it out of the House.
by Dana Ferguson

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Gov. Tim Walz officially rules out a run for U.S. Senate

Gov. Tim Walz officially rules out a run for U.S. Senate

Gov. Tim Walz had been weighing a Senate run since fellow Democrat Sen. Tina Smith announced earlier this month she wouldn’t run in 2026. Walz expects to decide by early summer if he’ll run for another term as governor.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota economy is resilient, even as federal job cuts create uncertainty

Minnesota economy is resilient, even as federal job cuts create uncertainty

Minnesota doesn’t have as large of a federal workforce as some other states, but nationwide reductions in the federal workforce have unleashed an unsettling fog of uncertainty about the labor market and the local economy’s health.
by Chris Farrell and Tom Crann

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Lengthy cleanup, outpouring of support for Minneapolis businesses affected by water main break

Lengthy cleanup, outpouring of support for Minneapolis businesses affected by water main break

It’s been nearly two weeks since a broken water main in Minneapolis flooded a building housing several longtime small businesses. They’re still cleaning up and figuring out next steps, as friends, neighbors and customers show their support.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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St. Paul mom shares hard-won advice on eating disorders

St. Paul mom shares hard-won advice on eating disorders

Emily Gurnon, whose daughter has been fighting severe anorexia for years, shares her story along with advice and resources for parents during Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
by Heidi Raschke and Tom Crann

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Carleton College president says federal ‘Dear Colleague’ letters are an ‘effort to intimidate colleges’

Carleton College president says federal ‘Dear Colleague’ letters are an ‘effort to intimidate colleges’

The letters sent earlier this month warn any scholarships, programming and even graduation ceremonies based on race could be considered “discriminatory” due to a 2023 Supreme Court case.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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Cooperator, FBI agent, tell of ‘pay to play’ kickback scheme at Feeding Our Future

Cooperator, FBI agent, tell of ‘pay to play’ kickback scheme at Feeding Our Future

Qamar Hassan, who pleaded guilty in 2023, testified that she and other operators of purported meal distribution sites gave “donations” to Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock in exchange for their continued participation in the fraud.
by Matt Sepic

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