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City officials say Owatonna needs new police, fire stations. Distrustful residents are pushing back

City officials say Owatonna needs new police, fire stations. Distrustful residents are pushing back

City officials in Owatonna say their police and fire stations are out of date and in disrepair. But their $65 million proposal to build new ones is getting pushback from residents who want a say in the process.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota lawmakers considering whether to allow plug-in or 'balcony' solar power

Minnesota lawmakers considering whether to allow plug-in or 'balcony' solar power

Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to allow homeowners to install small-scale “plug-in” or “balcony” solar systems. There’s a growing movement for them nationwide. But there are safety concerns.
by Dan Kraker

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State fires director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office

State fires director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office

The director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office has been terminated less than a year after being appointed to the position.
by Andrew Krueger, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness marks 50 years with familiar challenges

Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness marks 50 years with familiar challenges

The challenges of 1976 facing what became Friends of the Boundary Waters Area Wilderness are similar to those faced by the group today after Congress overturned a federal ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for May 6-7

Morning Announcements for May 6-7

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, May 6, and Thursday, May 7. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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House to vote on new security measures for Minnesota lawmakers

House to vote on new security measures for Minnesota lawmakers

The bill would fund personnel and technology used to help identify threats and add protection on the state Capitol campus, state Rep. Brion Curran, DFL-White Bear Lake, told MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for May 5

Morning Announcements for May 5

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, May 5. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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A grieving Minneapolis family joins others to honor missing, murdered Indigenous relatives

A grieving Minneapolis family joins others to honor missing, murdered Indigenous relatives

A year after Evan Denny’s death, his mother joins other families to honor loved ones on a day of remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous people. The day comes as the state’s MMIR office has seen more families coming forward for case assistance.
by Melissa Olson

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Morning Announcements for May 4

Morning Announcements for May 4

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, May 4. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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