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As rural MN diversifies and grows, one expert says housing will be key to sustained growth

As rural MN diversifies and grows, one expert says housing will be key to sustained growth

A new report shows many parts of greater Minnesota are diversifying and growing. However, sustained population growth looks unlikely. A rural sociologist says housing has a lot to do with these trends.
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Local group wants to see St. Paul reach a more climate-forward, flexible contract with Xcel

Local group wants to see St. Paul reach a more climate-forward, flexible contract with Xcel

The city of St. Paul is working out a new franchise agreement with one of its main utilities, Xcel Energy. Unidos MN says it wants to see changes to the fee structure and a shorter contract.
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Former diplomats gather in Minneapolis to discuss nuclear proliferation amid war in Iran

Former diplomats gather in Minneapolis to discuss nuclear proliferation amid war in Iran

The “Great Decisions Conference” comes at a tense time for global security as the standoff between the U.S. and Iran intensifies. Mary Curtin, one of the panelists and a former diplomat, shared more about the gathering.
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'Fargo' 30 years later: How it put Minnesota on the map, for good and bad

'Fargo' 30 years later: How it put Minnesota on the map, for good and bad

To celebrate 30 years of “Fargo,” a special showing at the Fargo Theatre features one of its stars, Peter Stormare, who will watch the movie in its entirety for the first time. Here’s how the movie put Minnesota on the map and changed how people thought of the state.
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Beading, weaving and animal hides: New exhibitions showcase diversity of Native textile art

Beading, weaving and animal hides: New exhibitions showcase diversity of Native textile art

The exhibitions open Tuesday at the Textile Center. One focuses on the work of Two-Spirit artists in Minnesota. The second features Dakota and Anishinaabe artists working across traditional and contemporary forms.
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