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Smaller Minnesota towns adopting solar power to save money

Smaller Minnesota towns adopting solar power to save money

MPR News meteorologist Paul Huttner talks to journalist Kristoffer Tigue about why smaller towns across the state are tapping into federal tax credits before they expire at the end of the year.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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St. Louis struggled to solve homicides. Could it have lessons for Minneapolis?

St. Louis struggled to solve homicides. Could it have lessons for Minneapolis?

In 2020, more than half of homicides went unsolved in Minneapolis, according to local media reports. What could the city learn from another place with a similar problem?
by Gretchen Brown

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Mooncakes: The ancient dessert celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival

Mooncakes: The ancient dessert celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival

The moon reaches its brightest and fullest state on Monday. For many East and Southeast Asian people, that means the arrival of the Mid-Autumn Festival — and mooncakes. Producer Ngoc Bui met up with former Keefer Court Bakery owner Kwan to learn more about the small dessert filled with centuries of history and tradition.
by Clay Masters and Ngoc Bui

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How might Minnesota’s ‘sanctuary city’ policies stand up in court?

How might Minnesota’s ‘sanctuary city’ policies stand up in court?

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Madeline Lohman from The Advocates for Human Rights, which provides legal help, advocacy and education for immigrants.
by Clay Masters, Gretchen Brown and Ngoc Bui

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Gold Medal Flour mural discovered on a south Minneapolis home becomes a portal to the past

Gold Medal Flour mural discovered on a south Minneapolis home becomes a portal to the past

After uncovering two massive Gold Medal Flour ads covering his side walls, a Minneapolis architect set out on a mission to find out more about the history of the house and the neighborhood.
by Ngoc Bui

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Essentia Health exits mediation with University of Minnesota over medical system

Essentia Health exits mediation with University of Minnesota over medical system

Duluth-based Essentia Health has exited formal mediation with the University of Minnesota — but says it will remain involved in talks about the University’s medical school.
by Emily Reese and Gretchen Brown

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Minneapolis mayoral candidates debate encampment solutions, downtown revitalization

Minneapolis mayoral candidates debate encampment solutions, downtown revitalization

The Citizens League hosted a debate with five candidates vying to be the next Minneapolis mayor Friday. Early voting is underway before the election on Nov. 4.
by MPR News Staff and Cari Spencer

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After a violent summer in Minneapolis, a plea for transparency

After a violent summer in Minneapolis, a plea for transparency

Minneapolis City Council member Katie Cashman is asking for crime clearance rates to be added to the city's public website, and for the police department to release the data as soon as the end of October.
by Gretchen Brown

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