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November 9, 2023 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Three very different plays about immigration

Art Hounds recommend three very different plays in the Twin Cities that have immigration as a theme. Combustible Theatre resurrects Eugene O’Neill’s 1922 play “The Hairy Ape,” Full Circle Theater stages “Anon(ymous)” and Fortune Fool’s new musical “Cold Planet Warm Heart.”

by Emily Bright

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November 8, 2023 11:40 AM

Here's where Minneapolis and St. Paul elections stand with ranked choice voting

Several key city council races in St. Paul and Minneapolis are still too close to call as of the morning after election night.

by Kyre Johnson

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November 8, 2023 10:55 AM

Unfurled! Minnesota state flag public submissions revealed

Minnesotans hoping to influence the look of their new state flag like their stars and their loons — lots and lots of loons. There are loony ideas, too, including a pitch with a hot dish at the fore.

by MPR News Staff and Dana Ferguson

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November 8, 2023 4:00 AM

Reinert easily wins Duluth mayoral contest over two-term incumbent Larson

A former Duluth City Council member and state legislator, Roger Reinert campaigned on a need for new leadership in the city while strengthening core services. He beat incumbent Emily Larson, winning 60 percent of Tuesday night’s vote.

by Dan Kraker

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November 7, 2023 11:14 AM

Minnesota deer hunting firearms opener numbers down, crossbows gaining popularity

Expanded eligibility for crossbow hunting has been popular, with roughly 40 percent of archery deer season attributed to crossbow harvest.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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November 7, 2023 4:00 AM

The battle over land use: Farm crops versus solar farms

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates the U.S. will need 10 million acres of solar panels by 2050 to meet the nation’s net zero-carbon goals. That means acreage currently used for farmland will become solar farms.

by Hannah Yang

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November 7, 2023 4:00 AM

New voices emerge in Minnesota city, school board elections

Votes were still being counted late Tuesday but some history was already made with Nadia Mohamed’s election as mayor of St. Louis Park and Mayor Emily Larson’s loss in Duluth. In the state’s largest school district, two candidates endorsed by a conservative group won seats.

by MPR News Staff

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November 6, 2023 4:05 PM

In rhythm and revelation: Lady Midnight explores love and loss

Lady Midnight, a Minnesota-based singer, discusses her new dance-focused album “Pursuit & The Elusive,” which delves into themes of love, addiction and self-discovery, born from a deep personal journey during the pandemic and reflecting on past trauma and healing.

by Jacob Aloi