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June 8, 2023 4:40 AM

Funding for invasive carp barrier in Mississippi River falls short at Legislature

The Department of Natural Resources says more work is needed to determine the best option to prevent the invasive fish from moving upstream into Minnesota waters. But environmental advocates worry time is running out.

by Kirsti Marohn

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June 8, 2023 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: The comedy of assassination

This week, Art Hounds recommend a new show at Bryant Lake Bowl, a just-opened movie theater in Rochester and a Minnesota composer’s latest work.

by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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June 7, 2023 11:16 AM

New report highlights payouts for Minnesota police misconduct

“If we're going to talk about reforming policing, if we're going to talk about any types of public policy, let's get some data, let's get some evidence that we know what's going on,” report author and Hamline University professor David Schultz told MPR News Wednesday.

by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Matthew Alvarez

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June 7, 2023 6:00 AM

After recent mosque attacks, religious and city leaders discuss options

Vandalism and arson attacks on Minnesota mosques in recent months have some in the Muslim community worried about safety. Religious and city leaders in the Twin Cities gathered Tuesday night to discuss plans to protect houses of worship.

by Sarah Thamer

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June 6, 2023 5:50 PM

Report: Removing PFAS from Minnesota wastewater would cost billions

The report is indication of the staggering environmental cost of PFAS, a class of human-made chemicals found in a range of consumer products.

by Catharine Richert and Kirsti Marohn

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June 6, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota’s new delivery fee riles retailers

Delivery of goods and services in Minnesota is going to start costing more in many cases thanks to a new law to help pay for road maintenance.

by Mark Zdechlik

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June 6, 2023 4:00 AM

ChangeMakers: Davin Sokup is first trans man elected to office in greater Minnesota

Sokup, 36, has served Northfield as an at-large council representative since January. He’s also a Minnesota State Senate staffer as well as a woodworker and carpenter.

by Nina Moini

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June 5, 2023 10:24 AM

Humid and muggy temps lead to a historic warm May

Late May has felt like early July as humid and muggy weather lead to some of the highest temps in Minnesota history. Meteorologist Mark Seeley sat down with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the recent weather.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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June 5, 2023 4:00 AM

At 86, oldest mortician in Minnesota says it still 'feels good to help'

A small, northwestern town is home to Minnesota’s oldest licensed mortician, Chuck DuBore. He stays active in the family business because of personal connections developed over a lifetime of burying people.

by Dan Gunderson